Re: New Windows but I broke the Door Lock Button - How do I fix?

Posted by HH56 On 2009/5/21 10:02:08

The door panel is not terribly hard to remove. It is held on by spring clips which push into holes in door. Don't remember on a Clipper if lock button goes thru molding or is on face of door panel but since yours broken, one less thing to worry about removing. There may be a screw or two down low if someone has been there before so look for any and remove.

Start by removing the screws around inside window molding and remove. On some windows, the molding is actually behind a clip so once the screws removed, the molding has to be pulled down slightly and then out to clear the clip. The door and window handles are held on by pins thru their respective shaft and handle. Somewhere fairly close to each handle, push panel in very hard against a spring--maybe half inch or so-- until you see the pin and then push pin out with a punch or awl.

After handles removed, use a sturdy and fairly wide but thin flat bar around the edge of panel and pry clips out of door. There are several on each edge maybe 8-10 inches apart. The clips may be rusted and may break. Replacements are available from restoration specialties. The old door panel is a different story and a narrow tool may tear the clips out of the board material so go slowly and be careful. Once all the clips are loose, panel can be lifted up off the arm rest bracket and removed. Don't think you have power windows, but if so, then 3 wires will have to be disconnected from switch before panel can be taken away.

The lock mechanism is attached to the knob by a rod which essentially moves a lever up and down. You should be able to see what the problem is once panel is removed.