Chambers Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Sorry for another post so soon, I dont like to ask to many questions in one thread as they get lost.Anyway, Ive bought some replacement locks as mine dont seem to want turn with the key in. Im trying to get the exterior handle off so I can change the lock barrels Ive looked at the Haynes book and that doesnt seem to be much use and also the Autobooks book, although a bit more informative, still doesnt really help me.Can someone give me a step by step of how to take of the handle/change the locks.Also is there a special technique for locking t he doors or is it simple a regular case out get out of the car and lock the door with the key from outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Anyone got any clues on this one? I really want to get the locks done and the car securedThanks, sorry to seem impatient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Not sure what model you have. On early Spits (1-3) the lock is separate to the handle and it's just a case of taking the door card off, removing a clip, and loosening off the locknut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Sorry, just read your other post. Don't know about 1500, but I'm guessing you need to get to the key barrel from inside the door on that too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefertoo Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 one point is it really worth locking a soft top in the first place? i know on mine its as easy to undo the poppers.... anyway i've got a door in the garage,pics later if i cancraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 I know, Im more concerned about putting my steering lock on as its more of visual deterant and theres never anything in the car its just more of wanting to have everything working on the carPics and tips would be great, looking forward to it, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefertoo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 with any luck a couple of pics,2 bolts/studs from inside the door gets the whole lock off then a c-clip gets the barrel off. you may be able to get the cilp off without taking the whole lock off with a fiddle and i'm not sure about acess with the window mech in place.hope this helps craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Thanks for the pics mate, do you mean the nut the the spanner is on and the one next to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefertoo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 yep indeed, when they are off there is a shaped 'keeper plate'. on mine there is a rod going down to the latch mech with a kind of W shaped cilp. squeeze the ends to release, its easier to see it than write it :)craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Could I be a pain and ask if anyone has a picture of what the seal looks like when it is/isnt fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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