Latch, Removing And Installing, From 03/01/2020: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -2-.
-- Release and disconnect the connector -4- for the contact switch.
-- Move the latch -1- slightly upward in direction of -arrow A- and turn it.
-- Unclip the release cable -3 and 5- at the latch in direction of -arrow B-.
-- Disengage the release cable -3 and 5- from the latch -1-.
-- Completely remove the latch -1- from the lock carrier.
NOTE:
On the right side of the vehicle, the release cables -9 and 10- are unclipped at the latch.