{"product_id":"vw-door-lock-r-17018","title":"FEBI BILSTEIN 17018 Door lock VW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFEBI BILSTEIN Door lock (17018)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original-equipment-quality mechanical door latch mechanism manufactured by Febi Bilstein. Positioned internally within the front right (offside) door frame shell, its primary operational function is to securely latch the passenger or driver door to the vehicle's structural B-pillar striker pin. When the exterior or interior door handle is pulled, the internal levers actuate this latch to cleanly release the door. Over decades of operational service, exposure to latch impact stresses, moisture tracking past window seals, and the breakdown of factory grease cause the internal springs to snap or the latch claws to bind. This causes symptoms like doors failing to shut securely, bouncing open, or getting jammed shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e FEBI BILSTEIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17018\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical Door Lock Actuator Latch Mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Axle \/ Body Side, Right Front (Driver's side on RHD vehicles, Passenger's side on LHD vehicles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaired Companion Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17016 (Left Front side door lock latch mechanism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight [kg]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-strength structural stamped carbon steel with a heavy zinc-plated protective coat and integrated low-friction performance polymer latch guide pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic right-front purely mechanical door lock configuration is precision-profiled to fit the door shells and catch assemblies of iconic first and second-generation Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars and light commercial utility lines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCar Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCompatible Chassis Layouts\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eEngine Profiles\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eYear of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf II (19E, 1G1) \/ Jetta II (19E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3-Door and 5-Door Hatchbacks \/ Saloons \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(All standard mechanical locking setups)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 1.8 GTI \/ 1.6 D \/ 1.6 TD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1983 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf I (17) \/ Jetta I (16) \/ Golf 1 Convertible (155)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard door frames and catch layouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.1 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.5 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 1.6 D\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1974 - 1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Polo II \u0026amp; III (86C, 86C Coupe) \/ Derby\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHatchback and classic Coupe profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.3 Cat \/ 1.3 G40 \/ 1.4 D\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1981 - 1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Caddy I (14) \/ Scirocco I \u0026amp; II (53, 53B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard utility pickup and sport coupé lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 1.8 GTI \/ 1.6 D\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1974 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Passat B2 (32B) \/ Santana \/ Audi 80 B1 (80, 82)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSaloon, Hatchback, and Variant Estate trims\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0 \/ 2.2 Syncro \/ 1.6 D\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1972 - 1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLock Actuation Subtype Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This door latch is designed for **purely mechanical door systems or vacuum-operated central locking setups** typical of 1970s–1990s VAG vehicles. It features a mechanical striker catch jaw and toggle arms, but does **NOT contain an integrated electronic central locking solenoid actuator motor** or a multi-pin electrical harness connection block found in later mid-1990s models (like the Golf MK3 or Passat B5). When performing an installation, carefully clean old, sticky grease off the interior actuator pushrods and apply a fresh coat of lithium or silicone grease to the latch mechanism to ensure smooth, effortless door closing.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium replacement right-front door lock mechanism cross-references directly with, or serves as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory catalog entries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAG (VW \/ AUDI \/ SEAT \/ SKODA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 191 837 016C, 191837016C, 327 837 016B, 327837016B, 321 837 016, 321837016, 171 837 016E, 171837016E, 171 837 016F, 171837016F, 327 837 016, 327837016, 171 837 016D, 171837016D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"febi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537982955903,"sku":"17018","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/preview_82e3f129-f224-4ab8-8499-54ab0f33ca0a.jpg?v=1778859373","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/vw-door-lock-r-17018","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}