power stuff

[treegump]

Can I change power door locks and windows to manual and how? ~85 chevy 1500 doors.

 

[BudTX]

I have done it with power door locks by simply disconnecting the power locking mechanism from the lock. This is on an '83 K20, and we now simply pull or push the locking knob on the door sill.

I'd guess that power windows will require replacement window crank mechanisms on the inside as well as a replacement inside door panel that accomodates the new handle.

 

[treegump]

I have done it with power door locks by simply disconnecting the power locking mechanism from the lock. This is on an '83 K20, and we now simply pull or push the locking knob on the door sill.

I'd guess that power windows will require replacement window crank mechanisms on the inside as well as a replacement inside door panel that accomodates the new handle.

makes sense with the door locks. Is there any advice on how to get to the mechanisms? the windows are down and there are no wires hanging out, so I have to access the inside of the door anyways. I thought I had all the screws out, but its still not budging.

 

[BudTX]

Don't forget the screw in the arm rest. After that, you have to sort of "pop out and lift up", if that makes any sense.

 

[ak diesel driver]

they also make a forked tool to help pop out those push in rivets

 

[BudTX]

I used my wife's weed puller.

 

[BoostN]

I used my wife's weed puller.

):h That'll work.

 

[treegump]

awesome - i inherited one with the house I bought thanks!