How To Change Door Lock 1963 Nova

Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator assembly.

How to change door lock 1963 nova.

1963 chevy nova 6 cyl two wheel drive automatic i recently purchased a 62 chevy nove. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. Then remove each side s door knob by pulling them away from the door. Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door.

If equipped with vacuum operated power locks disconnect the vacuum line from the actuator assembly. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. Use a phillips head screwdriver to unfasten the two or three screws located on the inside knob plate. Step by step instructions on how to change a door lock.

How do i disconnect the old one so i can actually make it so i need a key to start my car. Rekeying involves realigning the pins and springs in the inner workings of the lock in. It is as simple as changing 3 screws removin. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.

Heres how to replace your door locks on a 1978 k10. It starts without the key so i got a new key lock but i cant figure out how to disconnect the old one given the small amount of space under the dash. Since early model nova doors are longer our solution was to use a pair of quarter panel pieces from the 69 70 pn yd36 and cut them down to fit the early door s length. You may also need to use a wire tool or a paper clip.

Remove the door trim then detach the insulator pad if equipped and the inner panel water deflector enough to access the door lock.