94impreza

I've been taking my driver door apart for a bit today trying to get the lock out (as i lost me keys). Has anyone ever removed the locks from their door?

gaz-cole

yes i have taken loads apart you actually need to remove the outer handle to remove the lock, and when you put it back together check it is working properly before you shut the door by using a screwdriver to trip the latch.

martwrxsl

Why have you taken loads apart?

gaz-cole

because the insurance company i used to work for has had more than a few of these in and i have to say they are one of the easiest cars to change a lock set in,

why the question???

martwrxsl

If he has lost his key's. He won't be able to start the car! So why is he taking it to bits?

gaz-cole

i think you need to re read the original post, then have another look at what i have said, then you may understand.

94impreza

I am taking it apart because either i will get a complete lock set from a breakers a couple of miles up the road or a set i am watching on Ebay. I've got the handle off, but can't seem to see how the lock comes out, its very tight in there to see anything as there's all the Electric window system in the way, i can see a c-clip on the side of the interior do i take that off and it comes out to the exterior of the car?
And actually its very easy to start the car without the keys .

gaz-cole

yes thats right take the lock retaining clip off, and also remove the lock rod again another clip, then take it out job done

94impreza

OK, getting pretty annoyed now.... the steering lock is stuck on, any idea's how to remove this without being able to turn the ignition?