[DML] Re: Door Lock Removal

["Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>]

Todd,

It will be very difficult for you to remove the early style door locks
without destroying them.  Plan on destroying them, because there's a
good chance if you don't destroy the locks, you'll dent your door up
pretty good trying to save them.  This is how I did it...

>From the inside of the door, use a dremel or rotary tool to remove the
little plastic ears that stick out on the lock holding it to the
stainless.  This is the main procedure that will free the lock to be
pulled out of the door. 

To pull the lock out of the door, or to begin to work it free, get a
flathead screwdriver and insert it into the keyhole.  Then, gently,
lever it back and forth to work the lock out of the door.  The
stainless steel can flex a little without damaging it.  If it doesn't
seem like it's coming, you need to grind away a little more plastic
from the inside.  Eventually it should be able to be pushed out. 

As for the solenoids, you are right.  They are only used to
unlock/lock both doors when you turn the key.  It's kind of a nice
feature to have.  I converted over to DPNW's actuators, and they work
just as well, and they're lighter.  Remember, the door locks aren't
designed to be locked with the door open, so don't tell your passenger
to lock the door before closing it.

Matt
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