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Mar 18, 2009 | 07:05 AM

dadsgreenpsd

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Side door latch 95 van

Hi, I have a 95 van, with the double side doors, and the handle doesn't work any more. I did adjust the workings inside a bit, and got it working for a while, but it is pretty much worn out. It looks to be held in by rivets. Do these have to be drilled out, or am I making the job too difficult?

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Dec 7, 2010 | 10:06 AM

jcn2004

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Hi there, anyone have any input on this? i have the same situation and would like to replace the handle.
many thanks!!

Dec 8, 2010 | 10:24 AM

dadsgreenpsd

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I did end up fixing it. the outside latch is held in by rivets. The inside had a screw missing on the swivel part, which I replaced, and loctited into place. It has worked great ever since.

Dec 9, 2010 | 01:34 AM

neil 95 e350

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yes you have to drill the rivets out. i use Nutserts either in a plate or in the latch assembly and then use stainless button head or stainless flat head 10-32 machine screws to secure them as well as have them serviceable

Dec 9, 2010 | 04:57 AM

JWA

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Originally Posted by neil 95 e350

This is a great idea Neil---wish I'd thought of it actually! Being in the auto glass biz I already have the rivets and tool used so commonly in this sort of R&R but your idea is by far the easier way to go.