Thread: How do I get this door open???????

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Thank you!!! That helped a ton. I was able to open it by using a coat hanger.

Getting panel off: the friction pins holding the panel on are very difficult to remove, even with the panel removal tool. I have both nylon and steel. The nylon bends before the pin releases. The shroud around the head is too weak so the pins just separate from the door panel, leaving the pin in the door. Then I used side cutters to remove the pins. I will need new pins. The next question: how does the rod attach to the lever? They both have a hole. Was there a rivet holding them together? What should I use to attache the rod to the lever? You folks have been great!

Originally Posted by 32 Hemi Deuce

The next question: how does the rod attach to the lever? They both have a hole. Was there a rivet holding them together? What should I use to attache the rod to the lever? You folks have been great!

I would look inside the door for the attaching device that came out, using a telescoping magnet, or a telescoping mirror & a light source to try to see what was in there before. If the holes in the two pieces align in both the door latched and unlatched position, rather than a rivet I would probably lean towards a short bolt, a pair of flat washers and a nylock nut, leaving it loose enough to pivot easily. Just one approach, without seeing the parts you're dealing with, and assuming alignment of the holes.

go to tractor supply they have every kind of pin and lock made in the small bins.