Removing boot handle and lock
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Removing boot handle and lock
Had a look for a DIY but had no luck, can anyone direct me through how to remove the boot handle and switch over the actual barrel? What's really frustrating is I did this about seven years ago but can't for the life of me remember how I did it!!!
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Re: Removing boot handle and lock
It's on that guide I sent you the other day matey
The Haynes Manual covers it in fair detail too.
The Haynes Manual covers it in fair detail too.
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Re: Removing boot handle and lock
Yeah I tried using the Haynes mate but couldn't find a way of getting the barrel separate from the handle, plus I couldn't get the handle out of the boot!!
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Re: Removing boot handle and lock
Barely is held in by a clip you can't get to easily. It has to be done with a pair of long nose pliers
Removing the handle isn't easy. It's three bolts on the inside. Barrel has to be out first too
Removing the handle isn't easy. It's three bolts on the inside. Barrel has to be out first too
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Re: Removing boot handle and lock
Ahh that's the one at the base of the barrel? Wasn't it you who helped me with it seven years back? I distinctly remember being sat in the kitchen with a broken barrel in pieces haha!alexperkins wrote:Barely is held in by a clip you can't get to easily. It has to be done with a pair of long nose pliers
Removing the handle isn't easy. It's three bolts on the inside. Barrel has to be out first too
Also whilst I have you, how do I reach the power connector for the third brake light on a GTi boot lid?
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It was me lol. Yes that on. It's a u shape. Brass colour
You have to remove the spoiler. It's where the normal brake light goes
You have to remove the spoiler. It's where the normal brake light goes
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Re: Removing boot handle and lock
perfect that's all I need, cheers mate