Door Lock Mechanism
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Heel & Toe
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Door Lock Mechanism
OK, I think I have a bad door lock mechanism (drivers side) that needs to be replaced. At the very least, I need to remove it, inspect it, and grease it. I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to remove it from the door. I disconnected the lock **** rod, the rod that connects to the interior handle, and the rod that connects to the exterior handle, as well as removing the three screws that hold it in place. The mechanism was completly free and loose, I just couldn't get it out of the inside of the door. Is there a special trick that I'm missing??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
A few years ago I had multiple problems with my door locks that included actuator replacement. I did not have to remove the mechanism but managed to loosen the rods up by cleaning and than lubricating.
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Door Lock Repair
See if this articles offers some help.
Door Lock Repair
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Boca Raton Florida
If you have all the rods disconnected you should be able to work the mechanism to the bottom of the door and remove it through the large hole there, I don't think it will come out of the upper holes. I just did this saturday, pass side came right out, I had to talk to the drivers side for a bit.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
Depends on the year of your car but you'll need to remove the cover plate just below the interior door handle. This plate covers the power window motor (provided you have one) and will allow you to remove the door lock assembly.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Kentucky
Got mine out pretty easy as stated above. I ordered new lock buttons, actuators and harness but now after connecting everything back fuse blows as soon as i plug the new switch into the harness. Someone told me there was something quirky about wiring in the new harness, that you dont necessarily match colored wires to each other. Sent switches back thinking that was the problem and waiting on exchange. Anyone else had this issue. Its a 1980 by the way.
