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Jun 4, 2008 | 04:37 PM

Ben92

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Door Locks

My drivers side door lock isnt working when i use the key. Just wondering how hard it is to replace them?

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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Re: Door Locks

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My drivers side door lock isnt working when i use the key. Just wondering how hard it is to replace them?

Remove the door panel, then the linkage. There's a "U" clip that holds the lock in place. SOB to remove--at least that's my experience. Set aside a morning or afternoon.

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Jun 4, 2008 | 08:48 PM

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Re: Door Locks

the "U" clip is usually rusted in place or held in place with years of dirt so don't just pull it straight out, try to wiggle it a little while pulling it, makes it a whole lot easier.

Jun 4, 2008 | 09:47 PM

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Re: Door Locks

take of inner panel. use long screw driver . pop off c clip. pick up out of door . pull out look. unclip from the rod. install new one. while you're at it wet/dry vac the inside of your door. after u pick up the c clip.