Product Description
The FEBI BILSTEIN Door lock (17018) 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.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: FEBI BILSTEIN
- Item Number: 17018
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Mechanical Door Lock Actuator Latch Mechanism
- Fitting Position: Front Axle / Body Side, Right Front (Driver's side on RHD vehicles, Passenger's side on LHD vehicles)
- Paired Companion Product: 17016 (Left Front side door lock latch mechanism)
- Weight [kg]: 0.20
- Material: High-strength structural stamped carbon steel with a heavy zinc-plated protective coat and integrated low-friction performance polymer latch guide pieces
Vehicle Compatibility
This 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:
| Car Model | Compatible Chassis Layouts | Engine Profiles | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) / Jetta II (19E) | 3-Door and 5-Door Hatchbacks / Saloons (All standard mechanical locking setups) |
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Golf I (17) / Jetta I (16) / Golf 1 Convertible (155) | Standard door frames and catch layouts | 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 D | 1974 - 1993 |
| VW Polo II & III (86C, 86C Coupe) / Derby | Hatchback and classic Coupe profiles | 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.3 Cat / 1.3 G40 / 1.4 D | 1981 - 1994 |
| VW Caddy I (14) / Scirocco I & II (53, 53B) | Standard utility pickup and sport coupé lines | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.6 D | 1974 - 1992 |
| VW Passat B2 (32B) / Santana / Audi 80 B1 (80, 82) | Saloon, Hatchback, and Variant Estate trims | 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 Syncro / 1.6 D | 1972 - 1988 |
⚠️ Lock Actuation Subtype Notice: 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.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This 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:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 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