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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: douglas on 07 August 2016, 00:10

Title: Central locking module bolts
Post by: douglas on 07 August 2016, 00:10

Hi... What type and size of driver is required to take out the bolts that secure the locking mechanisms on my mk4 golf? 40 torx is too small, 45 too big. Is it even a torx?! Also, where can you get a hold of replacement bolts...

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: itavaltalainen on 07 August 2016, 10:53

Locking mechanism? Door locks all Torx I think?

XZN screws me thinks though..... replacements should be obvious: VW.

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: Bandit127 on 07 August 2016, 16:08

It is M8 XZN. About £10 on ebay.

Based on bitter experience you can get a torx bit and a regular Allen key to fit the head close enough to think it is worth trying, but that ends in tears. They are tight. They are hard too so if you strip the heads they are a bugger to drill out.

You need the tool - accept no substitues or bodges.

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: birch on 08 August 2016, 08:12

The bolts have M8 12point heads. search EBAY for 'M8 SPLINE BIT 12 Point Socket'.

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: SafferYork on 08 August 2016, 10:55

I drilled all 4 of mine out just yesterday, using a bolt extractor bought from Screwfix - 5 Pounds for the bolt extractor.

And still having issues with my locking modules  :angry:

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: itavaltalainen on 08 August 2016, 20:05

What are the issues?

Title: Re: Central locking module bolts
Post by: douglas on 08 August 2016, 23:04

Quote from: Bandit127 on 07 August 2016, 16:08

It is M8 XZN. About £10 on ebay.

Based on bitter experience you can get a torx bit and a regular Allen key to fit the head close enough to think it is worth trying, but that ends in tears. They are tight. They are hard too so if you strip the heads they are a bugger to drill out.

You need the tool - accept no substitues or bodges.

I had the same bitter experience just a few days ago!!!