Metrocruiser
01-18-2014, 12:54 AM
Hi all,
Just finished fixing my non working lock mechanism and drivers door not opening. It was a 1 inch long spring in the door lock mechanism that had rusted and broke off causing the door handle to lose its engagement to unlatch the door.
It took about 2 hours to open up both door panels so I could see how the other one was operating and then go to the auto parts store and get a few types of springs. I could not find one that matched exactly and I do not think it matters much at all so I chose the stronger beefier spring because it will last longer against the rust.
I cut that spring to size with a pair of linesman pliers and then bent a new loop onto it with a needle nose pliers.
A telescoping magnet will be handy in case you drop the spring or any tools into the door opening which I did at least 5 times lol.
Just a phillips scew driver is all you need to take off the top door panel. There is a top and bottom and the bottom does not need to come off.
1274
This is a picture of the new spring installed. That light blue plate on the left can get in the way of progress.
1275
The tools used for this job.
1276
Just finished fixing my non working lock mechanism and drivers door not opening. It was a 1 inch long spring in the door lock mechanism that had rusted and broke off causing the door handle to lose its engagement to unlatch the door.
It took about 2 hours to open up both door panels so I could see how the other one was operating and then go to the auto parts store and get a few types of springs. I could not find one that matched exactly and I do not think it matters much at all so I chose the stronger beefier spring because it will last longer against the rust.
I cut that spring to size with a pair of linesman pliers and then bent a new loop onto it with a needle nose pliers.
A telescoping magnet will be handy in case you drop the spring or any tools into the door opening which I did at least 5 times lol.
Just a phillips scew driver is all you need to take off the top door panel. There is a top and bottom and the bottom does not need to come off.
1274
This is a picture of the new spring installed. That light blue plate on the left can get in the way of progress.
1275
The tools used for this job.
1276