On most VW te trim panel is held by clips located behind the edges of the trim. The clips are removed using putty knives or flat screwdrivers. On several models the trim is also secured by hidden screws, at the corners, or behind plastic masks. It is quite easy to damage the trim at this stage. On some newer models you cannot lift the trim with the door locked because the trim is latched under the door. In the latest VW mks you have to break and then replace the trim if you want to access the door lock.
After that you gain access to the C shaped lock that you can open with a big flat screwdriver. The lock must also be replaced. Parts can be ordered from VW or purchased at a local part store.
If you can open it with a key, then the relay or latch motor may be faulty. If you can't open it with a key or by the button, then the latch is likely stuck. It may have to be pried open. There may be a way to remove the rear panel from the inside and manually move the latch so the door opens, then you can lubricate the latch and check for any broken pieces or missing springs.
Hi! Try this, If you can go to the rear door from the inside and see the locking mecanism below you can try to bypass it using a flathead screwdriver. That may open it up and start the fixing for I suspect a faulty locking mechanism at the hatch. Hope this helps and good luck!
You see the grabber on the hatch from the inside right? can you take it off and hopefully you can access the inside.... You see the grabber on the hatch from the inside right? can you take it off and hopefully you can access the inside....
Hi! Thats what i thought about. But we are trying to find a way not to damage the trim unless you're willing to sacrifice it.Hi! Thats what i thought about. But we are trying to find a way not to damage the trim unless you're willing to sacrifice it.
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On most VW te trim panel is held by clips located behind the edges of the trim. The clips are removed using putty knives or flat screwdrivers. On several models the trim is also secured by hidden screws, at the corners, or behind plastic masks. It is quite easy to damage the trim at this stage. On some newer models you cannot lift the trim with the door locked because the trim is latched under the door. In the latest VW mks you have to break and then replace the trim if you want to access the door lock.
After that you gain access to the C shaped lock that you can open with a big flat screwdriver. The lock must also be replaced.
Parts can be ordered from VW or purchased at a local part store.
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If you can open it with a key, then the relay or latch motor may be faulty. If you can't open it with a key or by the button, then the latch is likely stuck. It may have to be pried open. There may be a way to remove the rear panel from the inside and manually move the latch so the door opens, then you can lubricate the latch and check for any broken pieces or missing springs.
Hi! Try this, If you can go to the rear door from the inside and see the locking mecanism below you can try to bypass it using a flathead screwdriver. That may open it up and start the fixing for I suspect a faulty locking mechanism at the hatch. Hope this helps and good luck!
You see the grabber on the hatch from the inside right? can you take it off and hopefully you can access the inside....
Hi! Thats what i thought about. But we are trying to find a way not to damage the trim unless you're willing to sacrifice it.