hey guys i need some help on this. i'm swapping my old door locks from my door to a new one. i dont know anything about doing this.

i searched and found nothing. anyone have a how-to or something? i want my new door! haha thanks

 

This may not be much help, but it's not that hard, if I remember correctly. All you have to do it take of your door panel to get to the handle from behind. There should be two bolts that hold it on and maybe one or two rods. The key cylinder it easy to take out as well. You might be able to do this without even taking the handle off of the door.

Sorry this isn't much help but I just remember doing it a couple of years ago. I was just wanting you to know that it is very easy to do with a phillips screw driver and a 10mm ratchet. Good luck!

 

Like ih8 wrote, it's not too hard. I did find this site helpful when I was fixing my 93 Civic's locks: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/diy-fixing-doorlocks-open-any-key-2237857/

 

thanks guys for the info it did help. the whole lock mechanism thing looks complicated, but ill give it a shot. any more input is appreciated!

 

hmm i was reading through https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237857 and it looks exactly like whats in my 91 civic. the thing is, there isnt much work room to get that clip off. would taking the whole handle assemby be easier?

 

Just take out the handle, it's really easy. Two bolts and I think two rods, BAM, it's out!

 

I cannot remember exactly, but here is the technique I think I used:

1.
Pry the clip (the one to which the arrows in the photo below point) off with a large long screwdriver or possibly a small one to start. I think the clip protrudes some at the bottom (oriented as shown in the photo). The protrusion is where you can pry. If this does not work, try spreading the top ends of the clip and pushing downwards simultaneously (I know, doh).

2.
IIRC the clip being undone now frees the lock cylinder body so that it can be pulled inboard and so you can maneuver it off the rod on the left in the photo.

 

thanks honda.lioness im just gonna try that again. its just that there isnt as much space to get to the clip and catch it but i will figure it out when i get home. if not, ima just take the handle out. haha. thanks guys