How to replace door latch

DJ44
Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:56:14 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Anyone tell me or point me to instructions, video or procedure for replacing the door latch assembly? Door has been sagging for years and I can’t replace it myself. Yesterday the latch inside my driver’s side door shattered, and sunk into / disappeared inside the door. The result is now the door will not close (and of course not lock), and I have been driving around holding it as shut as possible with my right hand (which I also have to shift with). Loads of fun. Rain coming. The part is insanely expensive. I am assuming the whole interior door panel has to be removed because the tiny hole that no longer lines up with the striker is too small to do anything. Ideas? It’s a 2-door and the door is huge and weighs a ton - which is why I haven’t tried to replace the hinge myself. And also why making right turns means that I can barely hold onto it as it tries to fly open.

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