Thanks, but I got this part. I need to actually remove the lock cylinder from the push
button lock assembly to get access to the tumblers. I have several spare sets of
tumblers I can use if I can get it apart...

On 21 Mar 2005 at 19:43, Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM> wrote:

> Hopefully you can still open the hatch, if not, you may need to
> remove the inside trim in order to release the hatch.
>
> Once the hatch is open, remove the 3 allen head bolts (6mm I think)
> on the bottom of the hatch and everything comes apart.
>
> On hatches with flat buttons (84 and up?) you only need to remove the
> 1 allen head bolt to remove the entire lock assembly.  I think early
> Vanagons you need to remove all 3.  No big deal, less than a minute
> either way...
>

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