door locks

I need to get into my doors to change the door locks. I didnt even think about it when I got them, but I dont even know how to get in there. My doors are in really good shape inside, so I dont want to mess them all up.

HELP!!!!

 

You need to remove the interior door panel to access the lock.
Dan

 

yeah, I knew I needed to remove the door panel, but didnt know exactly how to do that.

Mavaholics article helped out a lot, thanks for the input. I purchased a removal tool from the local parts store. worked like a charm!

Thanks!

 

yeah, A LOT of effort. i cant seem to get it loose.
any ideas?

 

It's been a long time since I've been inside to see that clip but I seem to remember if you can get a pair of pliers on it, just wiggle it in a circular motion and it should come loose.

Sam

 

Like Sam said, if you can get a pair of needlenose pliers on it and just turn it around the rod in a circular motion the horshoe part will catch and it will pop right off. You should be able to get the second one off in a snap once you figure it out. getting the clip back on is another thing. just make sure that if you drop it in the door you have a magnet retriever tool ready.

 

got it off, now on my way to put the new ones in.

Thanks!