so I finally got around to fixing my central locking which died about a year ago. here's my guide (with pics!) to how I did it. Most if not all central locking kits will come with instructions on how to connect it to your existing locking rods that are inside the door, and if you look inside the DC5 door.. they're all hidden away.
lets get started.. you will need
* Central locking kit/solenoids
* Pliers
* Philips head screwdriver
* small flat head screw driver
* electrical tape or heatshrink and your preferred method of connecting wires whether it be soldering or crimping.
i got a central locking kit from supercheap auto which ended up costing me about $43.
start off by taking off the door trim... remove the 2 screws under the armrest
remove the small plastic cover behind the door latch with the small flathead screwdriver to expose two more screws and remove those screws.. dont push the screwdriver against the latch handle because it may scratch.. so pull out the latch with one hand whilst you undo the screw with the other.
pull the latch out and disconnect the central locking switch, the door release cable and the last screw that holds the door trim against the frame.
now you're going to have to pry the trim off the door. do NOT force a screwdriver under the trim because you WILL scratch the paint.. instead, put your hand behind the trim where the door hinge is. you should be able to get a bit of your fingers behind it... then pull. don't be a pussy... do it with some force. once that side is out, work your way around the bottom until all of the clips are out. once the clips are out. lift the trim UP and then slide it towards the REAR of the car and it should come right out.
remove the power window connection from the door trim. make sure that the window is winded up before you remove the connection to give you a bit more room to work with, and so that you dont accidently break the glass or scratch your tint.
lets get started.. you will need
* Central locking kit/solenoids
* Pliers
* Philips head screwdriver
* small flat head screw driver
* electrical tape or heatshrink and your preferred method of connecting wires whether it be soldering or crimping.
i got a central locking kit from supercheap auto which ended up costing me about $43.
start off by taking off the door trim... remove the 2 screws under the armrest
remove the small plastic cover behind the door latch with the small flathead screwdriver to expose two more screws and remove those screws.. dont push the screwdriver against the latch handle because it may scratch.. so pull out the latch with one hand whilst you undo the screw with the other.
pull the latch out and disconnect the central locking switch, the door release cable and the last screw that holds the door trim against the frame.
now you're going to have to pry the trim off the door. do NOT force a screwdriver under the trim because you WILL scratch the paint.. instead, put your hand behind the trim where the door hinge is. you should be able to get a bit of your fingers behind it... then pull. don't be a pussy... do it with some force. once that side is out, work your way around the bottom until all of the clips are out. once the clips are out. lift the trim UP and then slide it towards the REAR of the car and it should come right out.
remove the power window connection from the door trim. make sure that the window is winded up before you remove the connection to give you a bit more room to work with, and so that you dont accidently break the glass or scratch your tint.
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