Renault Kangoo 1997–2007 Front Left Passenger Door Lock Latch Mechanism NSF
Renault Kangoo 1997–2007 Front Left Passenger Door Lock Latch Mechanism NSF
Renault Kangoo — Front Left / NSF Door Lock & Latch Mechanism
Actual used part shown below. Front-left means the physical left-hand front door; on a UK right-hand-drive Kangoo this is normally the nearside/passenger door.
⚠️ Fitment First — Please Read Before Ordering
| Fitment point | Status for this listing |
|---|---|
| Brand / vehicle family | Confirmed: Renault Kangoo listing, photographed Renault-type front door latch |
| Position | Confirmed: Front left / NSF marking visible on the actual part |
| Exact donor VIN | Required for exact catalogue confirmation: not present in the listing |
| Exact stamped manufacturer part number | Not readable on the supplied listing photographs |
| Exact fitment years / cross-model fitment | Not published until the donor VIN or a readable part number is confirmed |
Actual Part — What You Are Buying
Vehicle Family Reference — Where This Part Fits
These are public-domain model-family reference photographs, not photographs of the donor vehicle. The donor body style and VIN are not stated in the live listing, so we do not pretend a 3-door/5-door/van configuration is confirmed when it is not.
Physical installation location
The mechanism sits inside the rear edge of the front-left door shell. It retains the door on the body striker and links the interior/exterior release system; electrically equipped versions also interface with central locking.
Compatibility Chart — Exact Fitment Status
This chart is intentionally conservative. The photographs confirm the part is a front-left / NSF Renault Kangoo door-lock mechanism, but they do not expose a readable manufacturer part number or donor VIN. Exact years and cross-model applications therefore remain unconfirmed.
| Vehicle / position | Exact years | Fitment status |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Kangoo — front-left / NSF front door | VIN / part-number confirmation required | Do not order by year alone. Match VIN plus existing lock details. |
| Other Renault Kangoo generations / body variants | Not asserted | Do not assume compatibility from appearance or model name. |
| Other makes / cross-model applications | Not asserted | No cross-model fitment is claimed without a confirmed manufacturer reference. |
Do NOT order this part for:
| Non-fitment / exclusion | Why |
|---|---|
| Front right / offside lock | Opposite-hand mechanism and mounting/linkage geometry. |
| Sliding-door, rear-door or tailgate lock | Different latch architecture and mounting position. |
| Any vehicle with a different connector, linkage arrangement, mounting face or manufacturer part number | Several lock variants can look similar; appearance is a secondary check, not the final fitment authority. |
| Any Kangoo year/generation not verified by VIN | Year-only fitment is not sufficient for this safety-related door-retention component. |
What This Part Does
Door retention & release
The latch grips the body striker to keep the front-left door shut and releases it when the correct handle/lock linkage is operated.
Central-locking interface
Where fitted, the lock mechanism integrates with the vehicle's central-locking system so the door can lock/unlock electrically.
Visible construction
Stamped/plated steel latch plate and levers, moulded plastic housing, springs/pivots and coloured linkage clips. Exact alloy/polymer grades are not stated on the item.
Used factory-supplied part advantage
A matching used factory-supplied component preserves the original-style mounting geometry, linkage positions and connector arrangement. Aftermarket quality and geometry can vary, so matching by VIN/part reference remains essential.
Common symptoms of a failing front-door latch
- Door will not latch securely, springs back open or needs repeated slamming.
- Door becomes difficult to open from the inside or outside handle.
- Central locking works intermittently on the affected door or the door remains locked/unlocked.
- Handle moves but does not release the latch because the internal lever/cable/rod interface is worn or damaged.
- Excessive play, rattling, sticking or abnormal mechanical noise from the latch area.
Fitting Guide — General Workshop Procedure
Fasteners, trim and electrical equipment vary by VIN. Use the correct Renault workshop information for exact fastener sizes, torque values and any vehicle-specific battery/airbag precautions.
- Switch the ignition off. Where electrical lock wiring is being disconnected, follow the vehicle manufacturer's battery isolation procedure.
- Remove the front-left interior door trim: handle/trim covers, screws and clips. Use a trim tool to avoid damaging the door card.
- Disconnect any window-switch, speaker or other door-card connectors as equipped.
- Carefully peel back the moisture membrane sufficiently to reach the latch.
- Photograph or label the existing rod/cable routing before releasing clips.
- Disconnect the latch electrical plug if fitted.
- Release the interior/exterior handle and lock-barrel rods/cables from their retaining clips.
- Remove the latch retaining fasteners from the door edge and manoeuvre the mechanism from the door shell.
- Before installation, place old and replacement parts side-by-side: compare connector, linkage points, mounting holes, latch face and confirmed part/VIN application.
- Install in reverse order. Refit the moisture barrier correctly to avoid water ingress.
- Test lock/unlock and both handles with the door open first, then confirm smooth and positive latching on the striker.
Typical tools
Trim-removal lever • Torx bit set • screwdrivers • small pick • needle-nose pliers • small socket/ratchet set • inspection/work light • gloves. Exact bit/socket sizes vary by door specification, so verify before dismantling.
Estimated workshop time
Planning allowance: approximately 1–2 hours for a straightforward latch replacement. This is a practical estimate, not a manufacturer flat-rate time; seized clips, damaged trim, wiring faults or diagnosis can add time.
Garage Labour Quick Calculator — Static eBay-Safe Table
Estimated labour = hourly rate × time. Parts, diagnostics, VAT treatment and additional repairs are excluded.
| Garage rate | 1.0 hour | 1.5 hours | 2.0 hours |
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| £50/hour | £50 | £75 | £100 |
| £60/hour | £60 | £90 | £120 |
| £70/hour | £70 | £105 | £140 |
| £80/hour | £80 | £120 | £160 |
| £90/hour | £90 | £135 | £180 |
| £100/hour | £100 | £150 | £200 |
| £110/hour | £110 | £165 | £220 |
| £120/hour | £120 | £180 | £240 |
| £130/hour | £130 | £195 | £260 |
| £140/hour | £140 | £210 | £280 |
| £150/hour | £150 | £225 | £300 |
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Original-style fit
With the correct VIN/part-number match, a used factory-supplied latch can retain the mounting, connector and linkage geometry the vehicle was designed around.
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Ordering, VAT & Returns
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VAT — Global Accounting
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Returns
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