Reply With QuoteYou have to remove the whole mechanism out of the tailgate, then its is simple. Did it 2 months ago in my D1. Then had to do the drivers door in a D2 - now that was a real pain.
Master
How on earth do you change the lock spring in a tailgate?!?!?
I have a broken little door lock spring in my tailgate and I ordered a few from the UK which came and I tried to replace it. After breaking most of the press screws I took a few of the bolts off the lock mechanism and got the little spring into the first hole...but not the second. I have not completely pulled the mechanism out of the tailgate but it was getting dark by that time and I didn't have any light where I was working so I put it back together with a good new spring in the mechanism...but without it attached properly. So I basically accomplished nothing except getting a sore hand and back.
How do you actually get that little spring to coil up and get into the second triangle shaped hole? I just couldn't do it!!!
Master
You have to remove the whole mechanism out of the tailgate, then its is simple. Did it 2 months ago in my D1. Then had to do the drivers door in a D2 - now that was a real pain.
Master
To remove the whole mechanism is it just a case of having to remove all the linkages and trying to remember where they go afterwards so you can get it back on? I'll be able to figure it out I think, I just wanted to try and do it without going the whole hog...didn't work though
AT REST
Camera, picture, printer, eyeballs. Before you dismantle. Document your repairs and it will be easier next time.
Master
Yes, but its looks more complicated than it is!Originally Posted by Young Angus
To remove the whole mechanism is it just a case of having to remove all the linkages and trying to remember where they go afterwards so you can get it back on? I'll be able to figure it out I think, I just wanted to try and do it without going the whole hog...didn't work though
Master
Agree, take the unit right out, take photos so you remember where all the bits go, as the little springs break because of rust (mine did) cover it in grease before you put it back and it will last longer
ChatterBox
Spray some fish oil in there, sticks like crazy and great for rust prevention.
Cynical Moi?
And just as you feel like hitting it with a 100 lb sledge hammer to get the lock out of the door, it will just fall out for no apparent reason.
Easier getting it back in though.
Master
Seriously it's easier to get back in than out??? I thought it would be the other way around.
Might give that another try next weekend.
Cynical Moi?
Well it was for me.So many angles of attack both ways in a pokey little hole, but in was certainly quicker than out, but ain't it always?
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