Lock mechanism removal

[Alexlind123]

How do i remove the locking mechanism from the front passenger door?

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

and make a tool to release the door handle cover, exposing two screws or bolts, I think some of the later models got jiggy and turned things inside the door. so you'll still need to remove the interior panel.

You can acces the release from a little access hole caovered with a black plug at the end of the door just above the latch. just heat up and bend the tip of a long thin driver into a small hook to grap the sliding release for the handle.

If I remeber it's pull to release, and push to lock.

[Alexlind123]

A nail and vice-grips worked well enough to release the door handle cover. I removed the screw/bolt that was revealed. The locking mechanism is still held fast though.

http://servo.postverket.us/alex/handle.jpg

In this image, the two red arrows point to piece of metal that have some play between them, which i suspect is my problem.
http://servo.postverket.us/alex/locksnafu.jpg


BTW, its push to release, pull to lock.

[Alexlind123]

What do i do next?

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

on the lock, and check to see if there is a screw or nut for that thing oposite the lock.

Mine is an older model so that was a torx screw, but the newer models may have a nut inside the door.

[Alexlind123]

OK, i got that far but the window track is in the way and i dont know how to remove it.

[The Bigfella]

Try this site:

http://www.bmw4life.com/doorLockActuator.htm

Worked for me - but I think I used an allen key rather than the Torx

[Alexlind123]

Thats for a rear door. I have the part loose, the window track is keeping me form pulling it all the way out.

[632 Regal]

lower/raise the window a little bit?

[Alexlind123]

lower/raise the window a little bit?

Its the window track, not the window itself.