rear drivers side door stuck closed?

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
125,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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rear drivers side door is stuck closed. I cannot get the door panel off to look at the latch mechanism.
Nov 18, 2016 at 7:27 AM
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yes you can, it is just a pain to do. remove the screws and then pull door panel or put a screwdriver or small pry tool behind to pull it off then disconnect door handle then check for broken clips inside where door rods connect. see picture.
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Nov 18, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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