1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	2. Insert the blade of a putty knife or similar tool between the door outer flange and the lock retainer spring, and at the same time pry the retainer out about 1/2" using another putty knife or thin screwdriver, Fig. 23. The safety lock is now disengaged and may be removed from the door panel.	through the opening in the spring; make sure the spring properly engages the recesses immediately under the head of the lock, and then push the spring into the locked position in the door lock pillar. 2. If the spring has been taken out of the door pillar. Fig. 24, it must be inserted to within about 1/2" of the locked position in its slot before attempting to install the lock. 3. Re-cement the door rubber weatherstrip securely.

		Sedan Rear Door Lock On the rear doors of all four-door sedans the door lock incorporates a means of shifting the remote control link lever to provide free-wheeling or positive action on the inside or remote control door handles at the option of the owner. All four-door sedans come out of production with the lever set for positive action on these handles. To change to free-wheeling use a pointed tool similar to that shown in Fig. 25 through the clearance hole in the face of the lock pillar, engage the tab on the remote control link lever and trip the lever to the "up" position to engage the intermittent lever.

	Fig. 23-Removal of Front Door Safety Lock Installation 1. To install the safety lock when the retainer spring has not been removed from the door entirely, it is only necessary to guide the lock
	LOCK RETAINER SPRING
	LOCK RETAINER SPRING	Fig. 25-Sedan Rear Door Lock To set for positive action on the handle, reverse this procedure, tripping the lever downward to engage the lock bolt. Door Lock Striker Plate The door lock striker plates on the body lock pillars, against which the door lock bolt or latch contacts, are adjustable in or out (and some up and down travel is possible when necessary) for
	Fig. 24-Installing Front Door Safety Lock