Help! Mk4 door lock barrel is stuck any ideas to get this out.

[Stevecastle13]

Hi, can anyone help with this.I have what seems to be a common problem with the doors failing to open from inside or out and to try fix this I believe I have to remove the door lock barrel, however the bloody thing Is stuck in fast.
i have watched all the videos on how it should come out but even when the T20 Torx is fully wound out the lock will not dislocate.
thanks for any help.

[JustCruisn]

Pull the outer door handle out a little while jiggling the lock barrel

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[Stanton]

To remove the door lock barrel first you have to open your door !

[Stevecastle13]

Thanks for comment but I have tried with the door open and the handle fully wedged open. I can get the lock out about 3mm but that's it.
I have seen all the videos and even know how to open the door with a coat hanger!
is there a way to manually release the retainer clip holding the barrel as the torx screw opens up but does not let the barrel come out?

[Stanton]

You may have screwed it out too far try going in a bit.

[dylan8]

I have seen all the videos and even know how to open the door with a coat hanger!\

I've got a stuck rear door and I've been trying to coat hanger via the exterior handle trick but not having any luck.
Did you have a different method?