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kenpassey

Member Since: 03 May 2018
Location: Liverpool
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2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Java Black

Help needed ASAP door latch cable release - how to unclip

Hi Help needed ASAP... im trying to replace my passenger door latch assembly ive done most of the work but i cant un clip this White nylon cable clamp from the black latch housing. can anyone give me a quick how to... the picture is taken through the door latch aperture with the latch dangling inside the door skin.

im getting restless and im afraid im going to break something... Thanks Lads in advance.

Mon Sep 07 2020 10:44am

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 5019

2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

remove any cable tie.

then you need to get a small or long flat blane screwdriver in there.
There are some tabs which need prodding from memory to release.

Mon Sep 07 2020 10:58am

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 5019

may help

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/replacing-d...33743.html

You can see the screw in place on one of Iain's picutures above. Once the plasic is off, the cable and clip are easier to get at. Take off the 3 Torx screws that hold the latch to the door, and you can then get to the clip through the latch opening:

Click image to enlarge

Initially it seems you need 5 hands to release the clip, but a strategically placed flat screwdriver blade, placed where the arrow is, will release 1 side of the cable clip, then the clip comes out of the bracket. It might help to understand how it releases by looking at these 2 pictures:
The released clip:

Click image to enlarge

The bracket it locates in:

Click image to enlarge

Now all you need to do is remove the latch from the door (the electrical plug also needs to come off), and swap over the internal latch cable. It's held in place by a small tie wrap, so you will need a new one for the new latch, or a piece of wire to lock it in place.

Then you just have to put it all back together again! May be worth checking the latch mech works before re-fitting the winder mechanism etc, just in case. And take care when fitting the winder mech, otherwise you might do what I did and make it all go ping! Luckily it's quite easy to get back together, with a bit more swearing and tea

Mon Sep 07 2020 10:59am

kenpassey

Member Since: 03 May 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 33

Thanks Lads, ive tried to do this as per the guide but i cant manage to release it.. ill persist but i think its beyond me. the eyes are not what they used to be. thanks anyway. looks like a trip to my indy..

in the photo is the blade going upwards... as per arrow or does it lever to the right...

Mon Sep 07 2020 11:08am

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 5019

You have done the hard work I think.

Note the 2 metal cut outs at the sides.
You need to release the plastic from that

Mon Sep 07 2020 11:20am

kenpassey

Member Since: 03 May 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 33

Thanks Andy. rain stopped play, ill look at it again after, i can see whats needed, im looking for a better blade to get at it. and a bit of lighting would help... ill keep you posted.. Thanks for your time. appreciated.

Mon Sep 07 2020 11:54am

kenpassey

Member Since: 03 May 2018
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 33

Done it

Well after 5 hours of cursing cut hands and 3 cups of tea.. the door latch has been replaced... saved me £120 for my indy to do it.

it works with the central locking now as it is supposed to.. only thing is when i drop the window there's a slight rubbing noise, but that can wait.
ill re fit the door trim tomorrow.
Thanks for the Help Andy K.

Mon Sep 07 2020 4:55pm

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 5019

Maybe the front runner or rubber isn’t fully seated

Mon Sep 07 2020 6:05pm

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