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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSLOCATIONS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Locks: Locations
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Locations
Comfort System And Central Locking System, Assembly Overview
1 - Coupling station
- Component location: Lower A-pillar, covered by footwell trim.
- Remove lower A-pillar trim
2 - Door control module, RF
- Only for comfort system
- Integrated in window regulator motor
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Removing front carrier assembly
- Remove window regulator motor.
3 - Door lock, RF
- Door lock is secured to carrier assembly
- Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock module
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Removing front carrier assembly.
- Remove door lock
4 - Coupling station
- Component location: B-pillar
- Remove lower B-pillar trim
5 - Door control module, RR
- Only for comfort system
- Integrated in window regulator motor
- Removing
- Removing door trim.
- Remove window regulator motor.
6 - Door lock, RR
- Door lock is secured to carrier assembly
- Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock module
- Removing
- Removing door trim.
- Remove door lock
7 - Motor for fuel tank lid unlock V155
- Component location: under C-pillar trim
- To remove, luggage compartment trim up to wheelhousing must be removed
- Can be removed using Socket wrench T10010
8 - Rear lid lock
- Screwed onto lid
- Removing
- Remove rear lid trim
- Remove lid lock.
9 - Rear lid actuator
- Installed onto lid
- Can be removed using Socket wrench T10010
10 - Door lock, LR
- Door lock is secured to carrier assembly
- Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock module
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Remove door lock
11 - Coupling station
- Component location: in area of rear roof crossmember, covered by roof trim
- Removing roof trim
12 - Anti-theft alarm horn
- Component location: in area of C-pillar, covered by C-pillar trim
13 - Door control module, LR
- Only for comfort system
- Integrated in window regulator motor
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Removing rear carrier assembly
- Remove window regulator motor
14 - Coupling station
- Component location: B-pillar
- Remove lower B-pillar trim
15 - Door lock, LF
- Door lock is secured to carrier assembly
- Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock module
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Removing front carrier assembly
- Remove door lock
16 - Operating unit
- Installed in door trim
- Removing
- Removing door trim
17 - Door control module, LF
- Only for comfort system
- Integrated in window regulator motor
- Removing
- Removing door trim
- Removing front carrier assembly
- Remove window regulator motor.
18 - Antenna for remote control
- Under left, A-pillar trim
- Removing
- Remove A-pillar trim
19 - Coupling station
- Component location: Lower A-pillar, covered by footwell trim.
- Remove lower left A-pillar trim
20 - Central module
- Bolted on under instrument cluster with bracket at steering column
- To remove, lower steering column trim must be removed beforehand
21 - Hood lock
- Contact switch for ATWS
- Component location: in lock carrier
- Removing hood lid lock
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.