Replace a broken door lock
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Replace a broken door lock
Some one attempted to breaking into my 96 Bronco, instead of using the old school, smash a window (probably because its freezing out and they'd look stupid with a window down) they chose to pop the lock out with a screwdriver, that didn't work, so I'm left with a broke door lock. Question is how difficult is it to remove and replace the door lock? I'm wondering if this should be left to a dealer.
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-Will
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-Will
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From: Heart Of Dixie
Replace a broken door lock
I think you can get to it by removing door panel. I have replaced them before in other vehicles and its really not bad. Looked in manual and you can get to it by removing trim panel and watershield.
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From: mpls Usa
Replace a broken door lock
I recently had Some break into my 90 f250 deisel the same way. really wonder if it's easier or faster to do it this way or if these dolts are just plain stupid (DUH). at least if they break the window, insurance picks up the repair with no deductible.
I replaced mine with one out of a boneyard, They gave it to me
and replacement is pretty simple.
With the door open, you will see on the jamb that there is a metal tab, this is what holds the lock in place. after you scavange one from the boneyard. take it to a locksmith and have it rekeyed. it cost me about 15 bucks.
to remove the old lock, remove the inner panel and the liner.
With a vise grips pull really hard on the metal tab. If you bend it, it can be bent back. the are two spurs on it that will make it a bit tough to remove but if they dont break off you can straighten them too.
On the backside of the lock, there is a plastic clip mounted on the actuator rod that holds it to the arm you can remove this or do what I did , pull the E-clip that hold the arm to the lock cylinder.
Take note of how this arm is oriented so you can get it back together again.
after all this is done just reverse the disassembly and it will all go back together again.
If the sheet metal is a bit gnarfled aroung the lock cyl. hole you may be able to flatten it out again with a hammer and sheetmetal dolly or any flat piece of steel. I used the side of a second hammer .
dont hit it too hard or you will deform the hole and make it too small to put the lock back into. hopfully the didn't tear the sheetmetal.
I hope this works for you. any ? just send me a P.M.
Joe
I replaced mine with one out of a boneyard, They gave it to me
and replacement is pretty simple.
With the door open, you will see on the jamb that there is a metal tab, this is what holds the lock in place. after you scavange one from the boneyard. take it to a locksmith and have it rekeyed. it cost me about 15 bucks.
to remove the old lock, remove the inner panel and the liner.
With a vise grips pull really hard on the metal tab. If you bend it, it can be bent back. the are two spurs on it that will make it a bit tough to remove but if they dont break off you can straighten them too.
On the backside of the lock, there is a plastic clip mounted on the actuator rod that holds it to the arm you can remove this or do what I did , pull the E-clip that hold the arm to the lock cylinder.
Take note of how this arm is oriented so you can get it back together again.
after all this is done just reverse the disassembly and it will all go back together again.
If the sheet metal is a bit gnarfled aroung the lock cyl. hole you may be able to flatten it out again with a hammer and sheetmetal dolly or any flat piece of steel. I used the side of a second hammer .
dont hit it too hard or you will deform the hole and make it too small to put the lock back into. hopfully the didn't tear the sheetmetal.
I hope this works for you. any ? just send me a P.M.
Joe
Last edited by alanscott; Mar 8, 2003 at 08:01 AM.
