Here is how the door latch release handles and locks work on your car.
65 mustang door latch diagram.
The mustang door latch striker assembly screws are secured with two very large philips screws these screws are on vary tight and will most likely require the use of an impact driver and hammer to loosen and then remove.
Steering linkage 8 cyl.
The actual process of replacing a classic mustang door latch is pretty straightforward.
There are just three easily accessed phillips head screws holding the latch in the door.
We show how to get the regulators.
In the second picture the outside door handle rod is indicated by the green arrow the rod that the door lock knob screws onto is indicated by the blue arrow the outside door lock cylinder rod is indicated by the red arrow and the inside door release handle rod is indicated by the brown arrow.
Roof side mouldings and weatherstrips body type 65.
When you strike the impact driver with the hammer it will apply inward force and counter clockwise motion to jolt the screw loose.
We also look a.
1965 1966 mustang door glass removal.
However as is often the case with a 48 year old vehicle i hit a few snags.
Driver s side mustang door latch.
Sheet metal two door hardtop fastback formal roof.
Back window body type 65.
Door latch rod 65 66 inside handle to latch rh used.
Door latch rod 65 66 inside handle.
Latch parts body type 65 70 luggage compartment 102.
Then i got online and ordered a new reproduction door latch.
This week jeff discusses classic car door latches and ways to smooth their operation simply by greasing them using gibb s oil and axle grease.
We cut the shell open to show how to remove the door glass from your 65 66 mustang.
67 68 door latch rod kit.
Folding top parts less trim body type 76.