Trunk lock actuator replacement

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
120,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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MALLON500
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How do I locate and replace the trunk lock actuator?
Mar 29, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

The actuator is located with the latch assembly. I have attached a picture with all components related to the rear latch assembly. The actuator is number 4 in the picture.

Here are the directions for replacing the latch assembly. I had to include everything to the actuator could be included.

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Rear Lid Lock, Removing And Installing
1 - Locking clamp
2 - Handle
- Removing
- Unclip lid trim (handle is secured with a bolt).
- Unclip pull lever, pry out locking clamp and remove lock cylinder housing from handle.
- Disconnect connector for luggage compartment light and unclip operating rod for central locking system if necessary.
- Remove Torx bolts and remove handle from lid.

3 - Actuator securing bolt
- Loosen and tighten using Socket wrench T10010

4 - Central locking actuator
- Removing
- Disconnect connector from actuator.
- Remove actuator using Socket wrench T10010 and remove from lid.

5 - Pull lever
6 - Torx screw
7 - Operating rod
8 - Lock cylinder housing
- Removing
- Unclip lid trim (handle is secured with a bolt).
- Unclip pull lever, pry out locking clamp and remove lock cylinder housing from handle.

9 - Lock
- Removing
- Remove lid trim.
- Disconnect connector from lock.
- Unclip operating rod , remove bolt and remove lock from lid.

- install - only with striker catch in detent

10 - Oval-head machine screw
- 20 Nm

11 - Actuator lever

Installing
- Engage locking clamp again.
- Position lock cylinder housing on to grip piece and lock in handle with an audible click.
- Then proceed in reverse order of removal.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
Mar 29, 2019 at 9:03 PM