I was able to get the door panel off with the door closed, all the mechanisms are working, I think the latch is seized shut, probably by grime.
using an extendable mirror i tried looking for the latch itself in side the door frame, it is not viewable, a mettle cover blocks my view. I attached a flexible hose on the nozzle of a can of lubricant and sprayed in between the gaps of the cover. Then i went on the out side of the door, and sprayed the latch as best i could. so far no success.
I'm thinking about taking the back passenger door off, to get better access, to pry the latch open. if that doesn't work, I'm going to attempt to take the bolt off of the frame, to open the door.
taking the back door off is a bit extreme and I would like to avoid it if I can. I just cant think of another way to go about it.
Does any one have a trick under their belt or some thought on how I should proceed?
using an extendable mirror i tried looking for the latch itself in side the door frame, it is not viewable, a mettle cover blocks my view. I attached a flexible hose on the nozzle of a can of lubricant and sprayed in between the gaps of the cover. Then i went on the out side of the door, and sprayed the latch as best i could. so far no success.
I'm thinking about taking the back passenger door off, to get better access, to pry the latch open. if that doesn't work, I'm going to attempt to take the bolt off of the frame, to open the door.
taking the back door off is a bit extreme and I would like to avoid it if I can. I just cant think of another way to go about it.
Does any one have a trick under their belt or some thought on how I should proceed?