door handle

[67RED]

how hard is it to remove the door latch from the inside need to change out both door handles. oh yes this is a 1967 by the way.maybe i should say the thing that the handle goe onto.from the handle to the latch.

[FORDification]

The entire latch assembly is basically only two parts....the outside door handle, which is only held on by 3 small bolts (accessible from inside the door) and the latch itself, which is attached with 3 screws. The outside door handle's button pushes on a tab on the latch, which releases the door. Of course, there is also one rod which connects the latch to the interior's door-release handle.

If all you're doing is replacing the outer door handles, all you need to do is remove the three bolts holding it to the door. The outer handle and the latch are not connected.

[jor]

Here's a photo of the inside of the door. The yellow arrow shows the latch mechnism and the green arrow points to the lock.
jor

[67RED]

thanks guys but im replaceing the inside. some how the screw got broke off inside the thing the handle goes on. gonna replace both sides thanks for the help.

[FORDification]

OH! ok, now I understand what you were trying to describe. Here's a picture showing the door release mechanism removed from a '67. The interior release handle/lever is attached by a screw to the piece on the left side of this pic. The arrow shows where they disconnect. Unfortunately, you have to remove the main latch assembly out as well, but it's only held on by an additional three screws. It's actually a very easy job.

[67RED]

thanks guys changed both door within 45 mins. just 3 bolts holding it on the door.drop the bar vertically and the slides right off. thanks for the help.