Review on URO Parts 1J5827567A PRM Actuator Bracket by Rick Turner

for installation info if running a MK4 Jetta, Golf or Bora. The product itself works very well. Metal is a huge improvement over plastic and I don't expect it to break again. Installation is not as easy as I expected. It took a bit of time and modification of the arm that the arm sits in. However, it wasn't difficult and I think it's worth using this product in the end as it will save you money if you don't buy it. new drive unit from Volkswagen. To install it I had to remove the trim that protects all the insides of the trunk. This is held in place by about a dozen Phillips head screws. After you've pulled it off and seen the bracket that holds the trunk lock actuator and the plastic lever you're replacing, disconnect all the wiring connections that go to the actuator and the two rods that connect to the trunk lock. The mount itself is held in place by three 10mm nuts that fit over long studs. I used a 10mm deep socket for this. After removing the bracket, I removed the actuator itself due to what would happen next. It attaches with two torx screws behind the bracket. If, like me, you also have an emergency release cable, this will need to be removed. It just slips out of the holder. The old plastic lever is attached to the bracket with a large rivet. To remove it, it must be cut off. I used a cut-off wheel on an angle grinder (so the drive has to be removed). After this rivet is removed, a hole remains. Unfortunately the hole is not big enough for the bolt included in the kit. It needs to be expanded with a drill slightly larger than the hole. In my case I had a set of metric metal drill bits that had a 7mm bit and were the perfect size. A 9/32" drill bit will also work if you don't have a metric set like I do. Once you've widened the hole, insert the bolt into the back of the bracket, then the spring and lever. Place the key in the corresponding groove on the lever and bracket. You only have to enter one way. The two hex sizes you need to tighten the lever to the bolt: 5mm for the front and 6mm for the back. Do not do that. overtighten as this will limit the ability of the lever to be pushed forward by the actuator when you press the button or turn the key. Check this by simply moving the lever back and forth by hand. It should move freely, but not too freely. This also gives you an opportunity to ensure that the spring is installed correctly. The lever should return to its original position when the spring is properly installed. Installation in the car is carried out in the reverse order as before. I hope other MK4 owners found it useful and that it better prepares the bud for what to expect if they decide to go down this route.