Seat Leon >> Removing and installing door lock
SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Rear doors, door components / Door components /  Removing and installing door lock
| Caution The following does not have to be removed to remove the lock from the back door: 
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Removing
- Move door window to "closed" position.
 - Remove the interior protection cover.
 - Unscrew the fixing screws -1- of the window frame -2- and fix the frame using masking tape -arrow- so that work is not impaired.
 

- Pull off the plug connector of the wiring harness -4-.
 - Remove screws -1-.
 
Remove the cable -3- of the inside handle on the -door lock side- To do so, proceed as follows:
- Carefully move the lock -2- in order to obtain access to the fixing points of the cable -3-.
 

- Turn the cable on lever -1- 90º in direction of -arrow b- and take it out of cable support bracket of the control cable -4-.
 - Unfasten sleeve -3-, arrow -a- of release lever -2- on door lock.
 
Remove the cable of the outside handle on the -door lock side-.
To do so, proceed as follows:
Note Take particular care not to damage the retaining clip of the cover.

- If fitted, remove the cover -1- by clipping it out in the direction of -arrow a- and then move in the direction of -arrow b-.
 

- Turn the cable on lever -3- 90º in direction of -arrow a- and take it out of cable support bracket -2-.
 - Turn the cable in lever -1- in the direction of -arrow b-.
 - The cable must form a line with the recess in the lever.
 - Detach the cable from the lever -3-.
 - Remove the lock -2-.
 
fitting
Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

Note
- Do not close the door.
 - After completing the installation work, check for trouble-free function as Bowden cables set or hung in incorrectly may prevent the door from opening.
 
Removing and installing door handle
   Special tools and workshop equipment required
	Hooks - 3438-
Removing
	Remove the lock cover of the handle.
	Carefully pull handle -2- in direction -arrow a- and remove from
	mount -1-.
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Removing and installing window guide
   Special tools and workshop equipment required
	Thrust piece - T20098-
Note
	The sequences below describe the processes for removal and
	installation for the left side of the vehicle. The c ...
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