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njmodi
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:02 am Post subject:
1997 Toyota Corolla door panel removal |
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So...
The lock-lever on my 97 Corolla rear passenger door is sticking... As
the weather has gotten cooler (Chicago), the lock has progressively
gotten more stubborn!
It won't unlock or lock (keyless) and keeps getting stuck. I figure I
need to pull the panel off the inside of the door and lube/clean the
mechanism, so that the lever can more freely again.
Just to clarify, the door latch (to the car body) itself works fine,
but just the locking mechanism is sticking.
Any tips/tricks? I have the Haynes manual to work from, but those
aren't always entirely accurate.
Are there any standard ways of dealing with the plastic liner (under
the panel) - do I just cut through it?
Any and all tips/responses are appreciated.
Cheers,
Nirav
97 Corolla DX, 75k
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Ray O
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:16 am Post subject:
Re: 1997 Toyota Corolla door panel removal |
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"njmodi" <njmodi2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | So...
The lock-lever on my 97 Corolla rear passenger door is sticking... As
the weather has gotten cooler (Chicago), the lock has progressively
gotten more stubborn!
It won't unlock or lock (keyless) and keeps getting stuck. I figure I
need to pull the panel off the inside of the door and lube/clean the
mechanism, so that the lever can more freely again.
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Unfortunately, yes. Try silicone spray on the on the plastic rod
connectors.
Also, apply lock ease where the rod activates the lever in the back of the
lock cylinder.
| Quote: | Just to clarify, the door latch (to the car body) itself works fine,
but just the locking mechanism is sticking.
Any tips/tricks? I have the Haynes manual to work from, but those
aren't always entirely accurate.
Are there any standard ways of dealing with the plastic liner (under
the panel) - do I just cut through it?
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The plastic is held on with black putty. Just pull it off with a jerking
motion. If it tears, re-seal with duct tape to keep moisture away from the
interior door panel.
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Any and all tips/responses are appreciated.
Cheers,
Nirav
97 Corolla DX, 75k
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njmodi
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Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject:
Re: 1997 Toyota Corolla door panel removal |
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Ray,
Excellent information as always. Hopefully I'll get some time (weather
cooperating) to work on this today or tomorrow.
Nirav
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njmodi
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 1:48 am Post subject:
Re: 1997 Toyota Corolla door panel removal |
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Got the job sorta done.
I wasn't prepared to deal with the metal shroud that sits on top of the
cylinder and wasn't quite sure how to pry out the plastic clips that
hold it in place. I didn't want to damage the clips, since the same
clips are threaded for the screws that hold the interior trim handle in
place... I cleaned and lubed up the plastic guides and connectors and
anything that I could get to that was associated with the lock/unlock
lever. I noticed that both rear levers offer much more resistance than
either of the fronts (perhaps some poor design in the rear mechanism?).
I have it all back together, it's much warmer here today, so I can't
tell if I've really accomplised anything, but I can take the door apart
in 10mins (if I have to do it again), so I'm not too worried. I'll
just have to figure out what to do with the metal shroud...
Thanks for the tips Ray.
Nirav |
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Ray O
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:17 am Post subject:
Re: 1997 Toyota Corolla door panel removal |
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"njmodi" <njmodi2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1132429737.434715.257400@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Got the job sorta done.
I wasn't prepared to deal with the metal shroud that sits on top of the
cylinder and wasn't quite sure how to pry out the plastic clips that
hold it in place.
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The metal shroud on top of the cylinder is designed to make it more
difficult to break into the car, although a pro can get into just about any
car.
I'm not sure of the specific clip that holds the lock cylinder in place, but
in general, they are a horseshoe-shape and slide out.
I didn't want to damage the clips, since the same
| Quote: | clips are threaded for the screws that hold the interior trim handle in
place... I cleaned and lubed up the plastic guides and connectors and
anything that I could get to that was associated with the lock/unlock
lever. I noticed that both rear levers offer much more resistance than
either of the fronts (perhaps some poor design in the rear mechanism?).
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Also apply Lock-Ease through the key slot and work the cylinder with the kep
to loosen things up.
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I have it all back together, it's much warmer here today, so I can't
tell if I've really accomplised anything, but I can take the door apart
in 10mins (if I have to do it again), so I'm not too worried. I'll
just have to figure out what to do with the metal shroud...
Thanks for the tips Ray.
Nirav
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You're welcome and good luck!
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