Jammed double cab lock

so when I got my truck I noticed that the drivers side rear door lock pulled really hard, however I was still able to get it open, but now I can't pull it up at all. Any ideas??

 

I'd start by popping the door panel off and looking around.

 

The guy I got it from said he never used that door so could it have seized from no use

 

This^ Go have look around.

 

Where do you live? If it's been really cold out and your truck sits outside the lock could freeze up if your weather stripping is bad.

 

It was after sitting in a heated garage for a week that it wouldn't work

 

And how hard is it to pop the door off

 

Well there goes that theory.

 

Not hard.

 

I've never taken the door panel off a first gen but on my second gen it's 2 screws and un clipping the connector for the power windows.

 

This may help


http://youtu.be/2Iejkzj0RdI

 

Do I need any special trim tools or can I just pull it off with a screw driver prying on the edges

 

Screw driver will work. Will just need a couple different sizes.

 

Well that gives me a Saturday project

 

Just make sure to take your time when taking the panel off. You don't want to break any of the plastic clips off on the panel.

 

There should be screws by the handles and push tabs all around the outer edge of the door be careful of the clips depending on the style of door trim your sol if the break

 

Sometimes some idiot has already been in there. Keep it in mind if you see something that doesn't belong- zip ties, different tape, etc. you never know

 

I don't think so because we know the owner and he has never had it apart for any reason

 

Or the warm garage dried up whatever was left as far as lube. Lube it up!

 

can I get to the lock to lubricate it with WD-40 with just taking the door handle off