How to reconnect door lok linkage

1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
120,000 MILES
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ANT544F
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I removed door panel and located loose linkage but can't find where to connect it!
Mar 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are we talking about the rod end?If so one end connects to the release handle lock switch door lock cylinder or the latch assembly.
Mar 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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ANT544F
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yes but supposed to attach to key lock
Mar 18, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are the key lock so did the arm that attaches to the lock cylinder fall off and into the door somewhere?
Mar 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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ANT544F
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yes
Mar 18, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your just going to have to get in the door and find the arm and see why it came off.
Mar 18, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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ANT544F
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where can I find a diagram?
Mar 18, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So you havent taken the inside door panel off yet?Your looking for instructions on how to remove the inside door panel?
Mar 18, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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