The lock mechanism is held in place on the metal panel by a plastic bracket with two cylindrical pins keeping the bracket in place.
Passat maintenance door lock mechanism.
2008 volkswagen passat v6 3 6l.
Shop dealer price 906 95 1362 98.
Service type door lock actuator driver side rear replacement.
Service type door lock actuator passenger side rear replacement.
If the door is rotated clockwise then the door would be in the unlocked position.
Shop dealer price 465 43 650 50.
If the unit is rotated anti clockwise then the door lock will be in the locked position.
Labor costs are estimated between 135 and 171 while parts are priced between 191 and 256.
The two parts metal and plastic are supposed to move as one unit.
When where needed.
Service type door lock actuator rear.
If there is too much movement or excess play the door lock will not work dependably.
Raise support the vehicle safely according to manufacturer jacking supporting positions.
My passat had managed to work the pins loose and dropped them into the door frame where they ve likely lain for months.
In either case a worn latch can cause issues with the locking mechanism.
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The average cost for a volkswagen passat door lock actuator replacement is between 326 and 427.
The door lock actuators are usually available with the door latch and actuator as a unit where applicable if this is the problem.