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

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx>]

David,

I agree with most of your statements but respectfully I don't agree with: 

"Once you do it, it will make perfect sense and you will be quite expert at
it."

I don't agree that "expert" status can be achieved with just one experience
with this very complex procedure.

I think you will agree that if the owner decides to complete this procedure
with no experienced assistance at his side he will need to make multipliable
emails to this list for assistance. I think that you will also agree that
any owner who has come to this list for assistance with a complex service
procedure should, at least, have access to a workshop and parts manual.

This next statement is to all new owners who are looking for technical
assistance from this list. You must be willing to obtain whatever tools that
are required to complete suggested test and or repair procedures. The
workshop and parts manuals are essential tools for all procedures. Please be
sure to have these items on hand prior to assistance requests.

DMC Joe 

-----Original Message-----
From: David Teitelbaum [mailto:jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:32 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Re: need to replace passenger side door latch




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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