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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Martin_B on 13 November 2010, 13:10

Title: How to remove Boot lock
Post by: Martin_B on 13 November 2010, 13:10
My recently acquired Mk3 doesn't open from the outside, the key can't actually get into the barel so I intend on taking it out and deep cleaning it.

How does the barrell pop out? It's a 1996 SE with Central Locking.I've taken the panel off and opened the boot by pulling the silver mechanism, just a bit stuck now!
Title: Re: How to remove Boot lock
Post by: Deano2711 on 13 November 2010, 13:12
Pop the boot open and then remove the inner panel which is just held on with clips I believe. You will then see the barrel from inside and they are just usually held on with a clip.
Title: Re: How to remove Boot lock
Post by: Martin_B on 13 November 2010, 13:20
Took the rather rusty circlip off and it's still not coming out...
Title: Re: How to remove Boot lock
Post by: dom on 13 November 2010, 15:15
Pop the boot open and then remove the inner panel which is just held on with clips I believe. You will then see the barrel from inside and they are just usually held on with a clip.

Mine has a screw on the inside handle thingy* that has to be removed before the inner panel will unclip  :wink:


* Yes that is a technical term!  :grin:
Title: Re: How to remove Boot lock
Post by: Deano2711 on 13 November 2010, 15:45
Took the rather rusty circlip off and it's still not coming out...

If you have removed a rusty circlip then it should now be loose. Spray it with WD40 and give it a very gentle tap with a hammer and it should come out.