door latch removal & repair

[scrapdaddy]

I need some help with my door latch spring. It broke and I went to remove latch and handle, no luck. Realized I didn't know how. Thought it might be simple! Anybody here know more than me. I can't find any information in TM's or doing a search. Thanks Ron

[Charles Talbert]

I need some help with my door latch spring. It broke and I went to remove latch and handle, no luck. Realized I didn't know how. Thought it might be simple! Anybody here know more than me. I can't find any information in TM's or doing a search. Thanks Ron

It's really very simple; what have you done thus far?

[scrapdaddy]

Hi Charles, I unscrewed the three screws around the inner handle and removed the outer handle and latch, but can not remove inner handle, so I can drop it down to replace curly spring on the latch? Inner panel is off also. Thanks Ron

[Charles Talbert]

The round piece that is up against the interior handle is spring loaded. By simply pressing inward on the center portion will expose a 1/8" diameter pin that holds the handle on. Push it straight out with a small punch, it's about 1/2" long. The handle will then slip off the shaft allowing the whole assy to drop down and come out the inner access hole.

[scrapdaddy]

Thank you Charles, once again. That's what I needed to know. I'm on my way!

[Bruce]

Sorry scrapdaddy

I knew I forgot something, the escutcheon strikes again!

[scrapdaddy]

Hey that's alright Bruce, with everybodies help I got it today and ordered the springs. It's good to know there's people who will help when you need it.

Thank You
Ron