Removal and installation of the rear door lock - ra72001400251x(0251)

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Model 140

Preliminary work:

Door liner removed (Removal and installation of the lining on the rear door )

Exterior door handle on rear door removed (Removal and installation of the exterior handle on the rear door )

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Lock Components

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Vapor seal on interior door panel	detach and remove.
Crank window	close.
Screw (2 pieces) for lock cover (1)	screw out (WAF8).
Lock cover (1)	remove.
Linkage for interior door actuation (2) and central locking linkage (3) on door lock (4)	remove or unhook.
Screws (arrows) on door lock (4)	screw out. Nm: 8. When installing first tighten the front screw.
Door lock (4)	remove through installation opening in door inner panel.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Removal, installation

Pull off vapor seal on interior door panel and close crank window.
Screw out screws (arrows) and remove lock cover (1) through the installation opening.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Cover Screws
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Lock Cover
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Remove or unhook linkage for interior door actuation (2) and central locking linkage (3) on door lock (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Interior Door Actuation And Central Locking Linkage
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Screw out screws (arrows) on door lock (4). 8 Nm.
NOTE: When installing, first tighten the front screws.

Fig 5: Locating Screws On Door Lock
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Screw out door lock (4) through the installation opening in the door inner panel.
Reinstall in opposite order.

Fig 6: Identifying Door Lock
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Fig 7: Locating Central Locking Linkage
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