Many thanks to Alan

I would never have attempted this job without seeing his write-up

However this was on Theo's site, so I didn't see the great photos that were added by NoVector and others

For what it's worth I discovered that the window did need to be UP to remove the security plate

I've only spent about 4 hours on this job so far and I'm only half finished (what is the book time anyway - 3 hours?)

This insane job has convinced me that although the 928 is one of the best engineered cars in the world, my TVR Cerbera has door handles whose design far outdoes the 928

Here's a photo

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f174dbc22a.jpg



And a little closer

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...639113e966.jpg


OK, I get it, the 928 has beautifully recessed door handles that contribute to the 928's superb clean lines

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0017f08a9e.jpg


But the Cerbera is better (I don't think I've ever said that before)

door handle
 

couple extra points... security plate bottom nut is 13mm can loosen with a box end...the 2 screws are cross hatch as mentioned one on latch side alone high point and other one is recessed on door interior where plastic is...i use a heat gun to get plastic clip heated before prying with long screwdriver.

the allen nuts on handle was a metric number 4...and other nuts were 10 mm i used box end...i did not remove locking mechanism but it was doable...the hardest was allen on your left when fixing door...also you can readjust sensitivity of door handle by screwing or unscrewing that plastic piece which i used heat gun for....mysuggestion if you have big hands recruit a female or child as helper

Thanks Alan for the great writeup and pictures. Driver's door hinge and lock cylinder replaced tonight.

Another tip: if you drop any of the washers into the door while removing them, you can easily retrieve them with a clean/empty shop vac. I must have had the window up and down 5 times with the shop vacuum down in the door cavity. I got all the washers back and reassembled.

Agreed, I made heavy use of this write-up recently as well. My door swallowed several screws and washers which apparently vanished into the ether and had to buy more, but I did find some weird part...I need to post a picture of it, I have no idea what it is.

My 1985 Euro has the same location for the auto-lock motor. I removed the 4 bolts and it swung out of the way. I would not recommend trying to do this tedious job without moving the motor. It was enough of a nightmare getting the nuts and washers started by being able to get 2 hands in there. But mission accomplished, and its like brand new now.

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...4294534724.jpg