Power Door Lock Control Module: Locations

2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION Locations



Comfort System and Central Locking System, Assembly Overview







1 - Coupling station
- Installation position: Lower A-pillar, covered by trim in footwell
- Remove A-pillar lower trim to remove
2 - Door control module, FR
- For comfort system only
- Integrated into window motor
- Removing:
- Remove door trim
- Remove window motor.
3 - Door lock, FR
- Door lock is secured to assembly carrier
- Electric central locking is integrated into door lock module
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove door lock.
4 - Coupling station
- Installation position: B-pillar
- Remove B-pillar lower trim to remove
5 - Door control module, RR
- For comfort system only
- Integrated into window motor
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove window motor.
6 - Door lock, RR
- Door lock is secured to assembly carrier
- Electric central locking is integrated into door lock module
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove door lock.
7 - Motor for fuel tank lid unlock -V155- remote release
- Installation position: Under C-pillar trim
- To remove, remove trim up to wheel house
- Remove with special socket insert T 10010
8 - Rear lid lock
- Bolted to rear lid
- Removing:
- Remove trim from rear lid.
- Remove lock.
9 - Rear lid actuator
- Bolted to rear lid
- Remove with special socket insert T 10010
10 - Door lock, RL
- Door lock is secured to assembly carrier
- Electric central locking is integrated into door lock module
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove door lock.
11 - Coupling station
- Installation position: rear roof area, covered by roof trim
- Remove roof trim to remove.
12 - Anti-theft alarm horn
- Installation position: In area of C-pillar covered by trim
13 - Door control module, RL
- For comfort system only
- Integrated into window motor
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove window motor.
14 - Coupling station
- Installation position: B-pillar
- Remove B-pillar lower trim to remove
15 - Door lock, FL
- Door lock is secured to assembly carrier
- Electric central locking is integrated into door lock module
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove door lock.
16 - Controls
- Installed in door trim
- Remove door trim to remove
17 - Door control module, FL
- For comfort system only
- Integrated into window motor
- Removing:
- Remove door trim.
- Remove window motor.
18 - Antenna - for radio frequency remote control
- Under left A-pillar trim
- Remove A-pillar trim to remove.
19 - Coupling station
- Installation position: Lower A-pillar, cove red by trim in footwell
- Remove left A-pillar lower trim to remove
20 - Central control module
- Bolted to bracket on steering column under instrument panel
- To remove, remove lower steering column trim first
21 - Hood lock
- Contact switch for anti-theft alarm
- Installation position: In lock carrier

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