Accessing latch linkage in rear door from the interior of the car

[moper]

So my Imperial has a rear door that is stuck shut. All other doors work fine. Anyone ever had to access the rear door latch from the inside to free a stuck door? Just looking for ideas/experiences...

 

[Davea Lux]

So my Imperial has a rear door that is stuck shut. All other doors work fine. Anyone ever had to access the rear door latch from the inside to free a stuck door? Just looking for ideas/experiences...

If you take out the rear seat, the inner door panel can then be removed. It will be a pain in the butt, you will need a 90 degree tool to pop out the plastic grommets that hold the inner panel in place. Remove the arm rest and door handle, window crank, if applicable and any mounting screws along the edge of the inner panel. You can then pop the grommets and remove the panel.
If you have power door locks, the one on the stuck door may have malfunctioned and left the door in the locked position, start there by checking to be sure the linkages are all attached. If that does not solve the problem, get a can of spray lube and give the latch mechanism a good soaking, this will usually free it up.

Dave

 

[moper]

Thanks Dave!