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Subject:'82 rear lock cylinder removal?
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:08:12 -0800

My '82 rear lock cylinder appears to be seized or otherwise toast. Various
lubing solutions do no good, key inserts easily, very little resistance, but will
not turn it. I removed the lock, but can't find a way to remove the cylinder
from the housing without breaking the plastic housing. I've done the slider
and front door handles before, so if I can get the cylinder out I should be
fine from there. I can see what appears to be a set screw, but it is not quite
accessible even with button pushed all the way in. What is the trick?

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta TD (retired)
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 2.1L
'82 Diesel Westy