Door latch removal Options

[mlindner]

Can the inner door latch be removed with out taking the door glass out. Thanks, Mark

[FlacaProductions]

Yeah - perhaps this is what Geoge meant to say......

Do you have a Haynes manual? If not - they're great reference - from page 203 - I haven't done it but this seems fairly clear - I hope this helps.

1 - remove the door trim panel and PVC sheeting
2 - remove the window rear guide channel:
-wind the window fully down.
-pull back the window weather strip until the window guide piece moves freely.
-remove the crosshead screw from the guide piece.
-pull the guide piece upward and outward.
-remove the crosshead screw and washer at the bottom of the guid channel on the lower edge of the door.
-remove the guide channel thru the opening in the door inner panel.

Installation is the reverse of removal - apply a trace of general purpose grease to the inner edges of the guide channel and ensure that the speed nut is in position before the channel is installed. if necessary, adjust the bottom fastening screw for the satisfactory operation of the window.

3 - wind the window fully up
4 - detach the spring clip from the pull rod.
5 - move the lock latch to the vertical position, remove the three crosshead screws and pul the lock downwards out of the door.

6 - installation is reverse of the removal procedure - but ensure that the lock action is checked before the trim panel and guide channel are installed. also check that the opening lever is correctly aligned with the safety lever.