Hello gang,
I have a 1974 FJ40 and my rear door outside latch has not opened the hatch for sometime. I've just opened it up using the rear inside latch. Finally took the back panel off and lubed up all of the connections and pivot points. Now the door can be opened from the outside easily.
But...I cannot lock the rear lock anymore. See pic below, but the lock rotates perfectly with the key, but what/where in the world does this stray wide metal piece go?? I am sure it prevents the latch from opening by preventing the latch to operate, but am clueless where it goes.
Does anyone have a clue? BIG thanks in advance for your help.
I have a 1974 FJ40 and my rear door outside latch has not opened the hatch for sometime. I've just opened it up using the rear inside latch. Finally took the back panel off and lubed up all of the connections and pivot points. Now the door can be opened from the outside easily.
But...I cannot lock the rear lock anymore. See pic below, but the lock rotates perfectly with the key, but what/where in the world does this stray wide metal piece go?? I am sure it prevents the latch from opening by preventing the latch to operate, but am clueless where it goes.
Does anyone have a clue? BIG thanks in advance for your help.