Door lock knobs %^&*%+^&#$
I just spent all day putting all new speakers and Dynamat in my car. I had the hardest time getting the lock knobs on, and I finally quit trying because it is getting dark here (EST +8 hours). I'll take the door panels off again New Years day. What I would like to know is what is the best method for getting those little suckers on?
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There is a trick to it. Once you know the trick they snap on in seconds.
It's a secret.
Here goes... the rod is bent at a 90. The bent part goes in the hole in the knob then the knob just snaps over the rod with a gentle push.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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....Right. what i do is: put the door lock rod through the hole opening in the inside door panel handle trim , then just place the lock knob on and firmly snap it back on.-Ryan-
1997 Pontiac Firerbird Formula LT1/T56
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 3.9L V6, 6-spdComment
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It also helps if you make a hook or something to reach in back of the lock rod to help pull it toward you as your snapping them on.2005 GTO (mine) K&N CAI and Magnaflow exhaust, drilled and slotted rotors, and other minor mods.
1994 Formula (mine) SOLD 6-23-08 Still miss it
2002 V6 Firebird (wifes)
2013 GMC Sierra (mine)
2011 Cadillac CTS4 (wifes)Comment
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Or you can just slide a screwdriver behind the lock rod to keep it from pushing in a you snap the knob in place.Tracy, 97 Formula, pretty much stock.
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I loosened the door handle trim piece and made a hook with a coat hanger to hold the rod as I snapped it in. Thanks to everyone (except TraceZ, may he have to change spark plugs soon).
Happy New Year
99 Silver Z28 A4, T tops, ZR-1 wheels (SOLD)Comment
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Use needle noses and hold the rod. Goes on within seconds. I have removed my door panels dozens of times and it works perfect.Eddie
2000 M6 Trans Am
Tune+exhaust=344WHP
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Whats the big deal i have done it about 5 times. You cuss it a bit an it goes in.
Blazer
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I've never had to hold the rod with anything. A gentle push and they snap right on.
I must be the lucky one.
Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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