DIY Repair Saga BLM Central Lock Latch Rod (Broken Clip Holder)

Symptoms:

• Unable to latch / unlatch the door lock (left front side) at Proton Saga BLM 2008 model.
• The metal latch rod looks loosen and disconnected from its original mechanism

Photos:

• Unscrew 1 screw from the left door (near side mirror)

• Unscrew 1 screw from door opening holder

• Unscrew 1 screw from the arm rest 

• Remove the corner cover near side mirror

• Remove the latch cover from the metal latch rod (turn it anticlockwise)

• Remove the arm rest cover by disconnect the connector

• Remove the door main cover 

• Study and identify the metal latch rod mechanism and its connection

• Remove the metal latch rod and replace the broken plastic clip holder

Costs Involved:

• Clips (US$0.40 to US$0.70): (10PCS) Car Side Lock Latch Rod 4mm Size Clip Plastic Retainers