The haynes instructions are reasonably clear though then swivel the mechanism out took 40 mins and most of the skin on my.
Vw t5 sliding door mechanism.
A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5.
The linkage can sometimes pop off especially if the doors have been unlocked with a slim jim or door hanger recently.
All that has happened is a very small spring has broken or fallen out.
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A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5.
Vw t5 door lock central locking removal of actuator and external door handle.
A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.
A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector.
A bad door lock switch.
Repair sensor electric sensor sliding door sensor.
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Volkswagen transporter 2009 2015 rear van door lock mech driver.
Vw transporter door lock driver rear t5 minibus o s rear door latch 2007.
Anyway i ve been getting on with next stage in getting my van deadlocking which is replacing the sliding door lock well technically the remote release mechanism.
My actuator seemed to be making a little effort when called to do so via fob.