Hello, I am having to replace the drivers door lock on our 1.2 TSI Fabia. Does anyone know if I need to remove the  key lock barrel in order to remove the door lock mechanism. And if anybody has done this job before I would be very grateful for any tips or advice. 

no you don't, the job itself is pretty straight forward, most of the job is gaining access.

 

Details below of the workshop guidance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many Thanks, Urban Panzer.

The information you provided is invaluable and has given me the confidence to get on with the job.