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This is done by removing the trim on the inside of the door. Then it is neccessary to remove the No1 service hole cover. Then one removes the door lock protector, the door handle protector, and detatch the control cable from the outside door handle. You then remove the door lock wire harness loops, and remove the lock from the door. Detach the old cable and reattach the new. and reverse the steps you just followed to reassemble the door.
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Cable probably snapped
At the part of the handle nearest the door there is a round plastic thingy,Pull this upwards and it will release the handle,Then pull the handle towards you and it will come off,Once it's off you will ealise how it works
diagram for replacing cable to door handle latch 1992 for econoline van
How do you remove the driver side door panel of a 1998 VW Beetle to replace the door handle cable?
Interior door handle plastic wears at the connection point to cable. Interior handle assembly needs to be replaced. Original is riveted in place.
The cable between the latch and the handle may be broken or needs adjustement to shorten the cable so that the latch will fully release.
All ASTRO van door handles have a generic problem. They are made out of a substandard material that breaks easily after repeated operation. Most likely, the part that the cable is supposed to attach to on your door handle is broken off. Every ASTRO I've owned, I have ended up replacing door handles on because of this problem
I have a 2008 expedition with the same problem. i took the outer door panel and found that the cable that pulls the lock mechanism in the door had come loose. My cable "bracket" was actually broken and that's why the door would not open. I am researching what part I need to replace now, but early indications look like the entire window regulator needs to be replaced since the cable appears to mount to the regulator along with the handle assembly. I am calling ford parts today to verify this...
Broken wire, or broken end connector ? If the cable (wire) is still in tact, just grab the effected cable and pull the cable, while pulling on the door handle release. The cable will then pull the latch and open.