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70c10 · 10-09-2004, 07:42 PM

I need to buy and replace a door latch assembly for a passenger door but I don't know how to remove the old one. I removed the 3 screws on the end of the door but don't know how to get the unit past the window channel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

gonebad2 · 10-09-2004, 09:00 PM

Unbolt the weatherstrtip channel ( two 1/4-20 phillips head screws under the door panel and one 7/16" head 1/4 20 bolt on the outside of the door shell. Pull it forward a little bit. It will give you the room you need to get it out. Tip: Re-attach the actuator rods to the new door latch assy BEFORE you bolt it in place. It's a real pain to try and connect them when it's bolted in place.

70c10 · 10-09-2004, 11:56 PM

Thanks. I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I remember seeing 2 screws but don't recall seeing the bolt.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-10-2004, 08:44 AM

The bolt is a phillips screw like the others but has a larger flat washer and not the star washer. be careful with the linkage clips they get lost or broken easily.

gonebad2 · 10-10-2004, 02:22 PM

Mothertruckers is right......The bolt on the outside of the door shell IS a phillips head with a washer attached....Sorry for the bad info.

70c10 · 10-10-2004, 07:43 PM

Thanks guys. So far I removed the 3 phillips screws. Does the linkage rod just pop up out of the clips?. Ed, I PM'd you about the latch. I hope you got it because I need it ASAP!

10-09-2004, 07:42 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	How do you remove the door latch assembly? I need to buy and replace a door latch assembly for a passenger door but I don't know how to remove the old one. I removed the 3 screws on the end of the door but don't know how to get the unit past the window channel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-09-2004, 09:00 PM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Unbolt the weatherstrtip channel ( two 1/4-20 phillips head screws under the door panel and one 7/16" head 1/4 20 bolt on the outside of the door shell. Pull it forward a little bit. It will give you the room you need to get it out. Tip: Re-attach the actuator rods to the new door latch assy BEFORE you bolt it in place. It's a real pain to try and connect them when it's bolted in place. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

10-09-2004, 11:56 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Thanks. I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I remember seeing 2 screws but don't recall seeing the bolt. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-10-2004, 08:44 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The bolt is a phillips screw like the others but has a larger flat washer and not the star washer. be careful with the linkage clips they get lost or broken easily. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

10-10-2004, 02:22 PM	#5
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Mothertruckers is right......The bolt on the outside of the door shell IS a phillips head with a washer attached....Sorry for the bad info. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

10-10-2004, 07:43 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Thanks guys. So far I removed the 3 phillips screws. Does the linkage rod just pop up out of the clips?. Ed, I PM'd you about the latch. I hope you got it because I need it ASAP! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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