If you want to know how to remove or replace the rear door lock module on a VW Golf Mk4, Jetta or Bora, you have to follow these 25 steps from the video below.

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Necessary tools:

• ratchet: https://amzn.to/3wUiff8
  
• 10 mm socket
• T20 & T30 torx (you can find 12-Piece Magnetic Torx Screwdrivers Set HERE: https://amzn.to/3DpXnRD)
  
• 12 Point Triple Square Spline Bit M8: https://amzn.to/3xaegLy
  
• pry / trim tool (to protect the paint) – here you can find Trim Removal Tool Set for easy removal for Door Panels, Fasteners, Molding, Dashboards and Wheel Hubs: https://amzn.to/3uy4FMd
  
• flat blade screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3thkKWs
  
• Philips screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3thkKWs
  

STEP 1: remove the trim for the door pull handle using a plastic tool

STEP 2: remove those two screws from inside door handle with a Philips screwdriver

STEP 3: remove those two screws from the bottom

STEP 4: pull the door panel out

STEP 5: disconnect all the harnesses and cables from the inner door panel

STEP 6: disconnect the wires from the window motor and speaker (our speaker is missing)

STEP 7: remove the three screws from the window motor using a cricket and a Torx T30

Pull the window motor out

STEP 8: pop off the black rubber grommet and lower down the window

When you see a white insert you have to stop

Spreader plug (cel mare) and spreader pin (cel mic)

STEP 9: take the spreader pin out using an 6 mm screw

Be careful not to brake the cable

STEP 10: push the spreader plug inside the door

Raise the window and stick it with duct tape

STEP 11: remove the eight bolts from the inner door panel

STEP 12: take the cables out from the inner door panel

STEP 13: push in those 3 plastic bolts from the bracket that holds the door lock assembly

STEP 14: push in the plastic support cable

STEP 15: disconnect the wires from the door lock module pushing the side cap

STEP 16: take the glass frame out using a flat blade screwdriver

STEP 17: take the rubber cap out and remove the 10 mm bolt from inside

Be careful not to drop the bolt inside the door. You could use some packing tape to put on top of the socket

STEP 18: take plastic cap out and remove the 10 mm bolt

STEP 19: pull the rubber seal out and remove the white piece

To remove it, slide a flat crewdriver behind that white thin plastic, bend it forward and in the same time pull the frame out

STEP 20: take the glass out

STEP 21: pull the guard rail down and take it out

STEP 22: remove the rubber seal and unscrew the bolt using a T20 Torx

Loosen the bolt to take the door lock handle out from the door

STEP 23: take the door lock handle out from the door using a plastic tool

STEP 24: with a plastic tool or a flat blade screwdriver pry out the handle cable or the spring clip

STEP 25: using a M8 Torx remove those two triple square bolts holding the door lock assembly out from  the door frame.

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