E150 Door handle question
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E150 Door handle question
Here's the situation- I have a 2001 e150 cargo van and both doors now won't open. I have the replacement cables but now cannot access the doors from inside (mainly concerned about the side door) because there is equipment mounted behind the seats and recent back surgery prevents me, for the next few months, from climbing into the back. (Not using truck as I recently had to retire, but still need to fix it) Thought about taking out the passenger seat. BUT the door handle on the outside is apparently held by a rivet (?). I think. So before I go down the internet rabbit hole I thought I'd ask. Thanks.
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1) Check my signature below. If you have 4.6L or 5.4L I also need to know the 8th character of your VIN.
2) You said both front? doors can't open, from outside or inside or simply stuck both ways?
3) I assume you don't have power door locks, you said you have replacement cables, where you purchased them from, any direct link, or what brand and part numbers?
2) You said both front? doors can't open, from outside or inside or simply stuck both ways?
3) I assume you don't have power door locks, you said you have replacement cables, where you purchased them from, any direct link, or what brand and part numbers?
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Here's the situation- I have a 2001 e150 cargo van and both the side cargo door and the rear door now won't open. I have the replacement cables but now cannot access the doors from inside (mainly concerned about the side door) because there is equipment mounted behind the seats and recent back surgery prevents me, for the next few months, from climbing into the back. (Not using truck as I recently had to retire, but still need to fix it) Thought about taking out the passenger seat. BUT the door handle on the outside is apparently held by a rivet (?). I think. So before I go down the internet rabbit hole I thought I'd ask. Thanks.
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Thanks for your reply- I meant to say the side cargo door and the rear door won't open. Before my surgery I could open the right-hand side door then reach in and pull the cable down to unlatch the other one. But I guess the last time I used it (about a year ago) the cable got caught in between the doors. Problem is, with the back door in a similar situation, I can't open it to get to the other door. I eventually will be able to climb into the back over the equipment, or I'll just remove the passenger seat, but I'm thinking there must be a tool or trick to remove the handle.
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For rear door exterior handle check pdf below.
Rear Door Latch index page shown above. 5 pdf attached below.
And lastly the trim panel removals, the last 2 pdf.
I asked you 3 questions you replied none. On (3) have a look at https://www.ebay.com/itm/392035208100
I strongly suggest you to get the repair kit in metal like this below:
and return the ones you purchased previously.
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