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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Before I destroy anything, I am removing my door panel, and I am not sure how the door lock **** comes off. Is there the hairpin clip that holds it on, or does it just pull off? My manual doesn't say anything about it. TIA..
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Before I destroy anything, I am removing my door panel, and I am not sure how the door lock **** comes off. Is there the hairpin clip that holds it on, or does it just pull off? My manual doesn't say anything about it. TIA..
It should just unscrew.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tommyleea
Before I destroy anything, I am removing my door panel, and I am not sure how the door lock **** comes off. Is there the hairpin clip that holds it on, or does it just pull off? My manual doesn't say anything about it. TIA..
There is a C clip that is holding it. see part# 481334 in the following image.

http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?i...oorlockhi5.gif
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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My 76 has the C clip, I can only assume the 77 does also...
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77 was the last year for the original design door panels. A clip holds the lock **** on.
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My mistake...buttons were first used in 78 with a redesign of the door panel. Other elements of 78 interior were incorporated in 77 (console) but not door panels.
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
My mistake...buttons were first used in 78 with a redesign of the door panel. Other elements of 78 interior were incorporated in 77 (console) but not door panels.
The console and the stalk headlight dimmer were the only major 78-82 designs used on the 77.
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