Door Locks: Description and Operation

The passenger compartment doors are of a conventional lock to striker plate design with the striker located on the body pillar.

The hood and luggage compartment striker are a fixed part of the panel assembly and cannot be serviced separately. These locate into latches positioned in the vehicle body.

The hood and luggage compartment door are both opened by cable from inside the vehicle.

The door latch mechanisms are operated by a conventional actuating rod and cable system connected to the inner and outer latch handles.

The power door lock system consists of the components used in the manual door lock system with following additions, power door lock switches, power door lock actuator, circuit wiring and circuit protection.

The front door outer handle is directly connected to the latch assembly by a plastic connecting panel. In most cases it is easier to carry out repair tasks if these units are first removed from the doors as an assembly.