Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:41:25 +1300 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: SAAB 9000 CDE door lock problems
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:16:39 -0000, Jools <ukmgnospamternet.com> wrote: > > > > > "Mr Mike Nospam" <Mikenospamspam.co.uk> wrote in message > > news:421a0775$0$32603$db0fefd9nospam.zen.co.uk... > >> > >> It is a real door, so it may well be worth removing the splash shroud > >> and > >> seeing if there are any nuts there. I'll take a look later. > >> > >> Also, I will report back when I have a solution. > >> > >> Cheers, > >> > >> Mike > > > > Sorry for the late reply (and probable incorrect reading of the thread). > > > > I had to strip the inside rear door panel when my lock stuck, and it was > > fairly easy with the door shut. This was on a '91 9000 CS, so maybe > > yours is > > later and not the same. > > > > I don't recall the details of how I did it, so it can't have been very > > tricky. I do remember being delighted when I managed it! Have you tried > > to > > remove the panel, or are you assuming it won't come off? > > > > Cheers > > J > > I've added 'safety wire the door rods' to my spring work list. > > I actually closed my door and started to look around as to how he might > remove the panel and still can't figure out a way. I'm running a '93 Aero > with Recarro's and I don't think I could get it off without damaging the > door panel or the seat Take the seat out then!! -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, New Zealand