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YOUR RESEARCHHelp with the Latch and Handle

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Replace door latch

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I have replaced the door latch that breaks the spring tab on the driver's side.
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Set i gave in and cut a slit

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So After playing with the screw extractor set I gave in and cut a slit on the bolt with a rotary tool and removed it with a huge flat head screwdriver, luckily nothing was broke on the latch or the handle.
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Use screw extractor

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You'll probably have to use a screw extractor.
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Replace door latch

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I have replaced the door latch that breaks the spring tab on the driver's side.
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Set i gave in and cut a slit

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So After playing with the screw extractor set I gave in and cut a slit on the bolt with a rotary tool and removed it with a huge flat head screwdriver, luckily nothing was broke on the latch or the handle.
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Use screw extractor

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You'll probably have to use a screw extractor.
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POST 1Original post

I managed to discover why my key wasnt unlocking or locking my door. I disassembled the handle, remove the inner cup (the one with the cylinder) but wasnt able to remove the latch because of a worn latch bolt. Apparently the previous owner had issues with it and never got to pair them together (the latch and the handle cylinder stick that pairs up with the receiving part of the latch) is there a way to pair them without removing the latch? Please excuse my spanish to english translation! Thanks

POST 2Original post

That looks like a huge pop rivet to me. I'd drill it out and try to make a proper repair. I haven't been that far into my door yet, thank God and hope I never do. I have replaced the door latch that breaks the spring tab on the driver's side. I didn't use the new improved cable because the part of the job at the door was turning into a PITA. I just carefully changed out the broken part from the replacement assembly and saved my knuckles for some important stuff.

POST 3Original post

http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-...87-cayman-boxster-problems-complaints/59900-interior-door-handle-snapped-3.html That white plastic piston in photo #1 needs to fit into the actuator. It's a keyed fit. Not precise, but close. You can see my experiences in the included thread. Also, looks like your XZN (triple square) bolt is stripped. You'll probably have to use a screw extractor. 12 Piece Screw Extractor Set

POST 4Original post

Its not a pop rivet, its a stripped bolt (stripped by previous owner), I will be working on it and will come back with updates. Thanks for your replies! Will definitely look into the screw stractor! Thanks for the link!

POST 5Original post

So After playing with the screw extractor set I gave in and cut a slit on the bolt with a rotary tool and removed it with a huge flat head screwdriver, luckily nothing was broke on the latch or the handle. Got a set of new bolts from the dealer and everything is back in and working perfectly. Thanks for all of you advice and funny comments!

POST 6Original post

Thanks for reporting back. Ive only had my '08 a few weeks and Im trying to learn from these threads. Ive never tried to open the door with the key. Going out to try it now.:cheers:

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