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Old May 6, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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I was cleaningt the 87 when I accidentally hit the driver side door latch mechanism. CLUNK! and it crawled back into its housing Can't get it out?

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I needed to be in Sarasota an hour and a half ago, to cover an event!!!

Damn this thing!!!!!!!!
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Old May 6, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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Pull the door handle while pulling out on the latch mechanism. Might try using a screwdriver to lightly pry the mechanism.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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You could take the door panel off if your unable to pry it back out.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Pull the door handle while pulling out on the latch mechanism. Might try using a screwdriver to lightly pry the mechanism.

That did it, thanks I've done this before but never had to pull the handle to move the latch? Oh well, it worked and I made it to Sarasota and got things done.

Thanks for the help.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Yup, that's what keeps your door from opening while you're driving.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by STREETKNIGHT
That did it, thanks I've done this before but never had to pull the handle to move the latch? Oh well, it worked and I made it to Sarasota and got things done.

Thanks for the help.
Glad I could help.
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