Murco

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Dang drivers-door lock mechanism froze-up and broke Monday leaving me unable to open the door from inside or out. I've had it in my heated garage for the week and it's apparently not helping so I have to destroy the door panel to get inside and get it open. It really, really sucks because it is in perfect, just like brand-new condition! So which of our vendors offers the best pricing for a new driver's side door panel?

Alpine10

If it were me the door panel is prob more valuable then the actual door id cut the door from the ouside then get a replacement and keep the panel mint haha laughing but id really do that...

1JZPWRD

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It sucks from either way you look at it.

Gears12

This might be a long shot but did you try and call a Lock Jock type of service? They might be able to "Jimmy" the lock free or at least offer another idea.

I hope this helps,
Gears

Biddles

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If it truly is in perfect condition you would be the first person removing it, meaning it shouldn't really break if you do it carefully. Have someone help you hold it while you undo the screws that hold it in place and disconnect the wiring/door handle. If you don't want to do that ask Lexus how much and if they break something...they'll have to fix it no?

Murco

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Can't reach screws on a door that you can't open.

I did cut the back part of the panel Saturday and after 2 hours of maneuvering my hands and screw drivers down in the door I got it to release. The brand-new lock is on, the old one had snapped a pin in the bottom of the housing so the solace to destroying the door panel is that it truly was the only way to do it. New door panel has been ordered by my local dealer, she'll be back to new looking next week!

Murco

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And if you should ever have to replace the lock mechanism be warned, it's a PITA!!!
Hint - Unbolt the lower part of the window guide, which most likely will have a stuck screw, before attempting to remove the lock assembly.