[DML] Re: need to replace passenger side door latch

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Workshop Manual won't help you much with the actual replacement
procedure. It is not that complicated. First remove the upper trim
panel, the lower trim panel, disconnect the linkage that goes to the
lock, and then remove it! Your troubles will begin AFTER you reinstall
the new lock. You MUST adjust the linkage so both locks work in
unison. For this you really do need the Workshop Manual or the
Bulletin and Recalls Manual. Both have the procedure for checking and
doing the adjustments. If you have the guts to tear the door open and
replace the lock then you really should have the Workshop Manual. I
would give you the whole procedure but it is quite lengthy, it is
several pages but it is very step-by-step and detailed. Once you do
it, it will make perfect sense and you will be quite expert at it. It
could be the reason the lock failed in the first place, being out of
adjustment and then forcing the door closed. In fact the latch may not
be broken at all, it may just be so far out of adjustment as not to
work. You may also have to adjust the STRIKER PINS so that both locks
work simultainiously. Do the internal door adjustments first, then
check the alignment of the striker pins. Use caution inside the door,
there are many sharp edges to get cut on.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "secret_jedi_guy"
<secret_jedi_guy@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> The passenger side front door latch of 1223 is broken and does not 
> latch at all.  This is causing the door to not seal properly and it 
> jiggles a lot while driving.  This is also causing the rear door 
> latch to not lock properly.  
> 
> I have the replacement latch, but I don't know how to properly 
> dismantal the door to get to it.  I don't have the workshop manual.  
> So don't tell me to look there.  This will also help when I replace 
> my window motors.  (The regulators are broken and new ones cost the 
> same as a full motor/regulator set).  
> 









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