Car is 1989 300ZX coup normally aspirated.
Short story: Some jerk stole my two keys. I did have the numbers in glove box. However, the second digit was a very questionable read. We tried 1 and then, 6 but neither worked. So, I was faced with pulling the driver's side lock out if I was to get a key. (At least, that is what I understand has to be done). Locksmith came to my house and loaned me her plastic tools and after heating the plugs on arm rest with light, they came out easily. I can get no further. I can see the nut/bolt on the left side (looking into the door panel) but the glass is a little in the way and, so far, I have succeeded only in having a 1/4 inch socket fall into the door, where I have not been able to find it. I THINK I can ultimately get a socket on the bolt but it is going to take a lot more swearing. Then the right side. I can feel it but have difficulty getting my hand in. I really, REALLY do not want to remove the glass. I'm not that talented in this arena and am hoping already that I can get this back together correctly. I have read (here) that the hatch key mechanism is the easiest to remove. HOWEVER, I don't believe that it has numbers on it. I have looked at it and it doesn't seem all that easy though it is certainly accessible. I have found no directions for removing it.
I would be immensely grateful for help. By the way, I have seen references that state that the window has to be down to get the panel off. It doesn't and it actually looks as if the bolts would NOT be accessible with the window down. Good thing, since I can't operate the switches without ignition. (Yes, I could potentially put power to the switch) Anyway, that's my sad story.
Short story: Some jerk stole my two keys. I did have the numbers in glove box. However, the second digit was a very questionable read. We tried 1 and then, 6 but neither worked. So, I was faced with pulling the driver's side lock out if I was to get a key. (At least, that is what I understand has to be done). Locksmith came to my house and loaned me her plastic tools and after heating the plugs on arm rest with light, they came out easily. I can get no further. I can see the nut/bolt on the left side (looking into the door panel) but the glass is a little in the way and, so far, I have succeeded only in having a 1/4 inch socket fall into the door, where I have not been able to find it. I THINK I can ultimately get a socket on the bolt but it is going to take a lot more swearing. Then the right side. I can feel it but have difficulty getting my hand in. I really, REALLY do not want to remove the glass. I'm not that talented in this arena and am hoping already that I can get this back together correctly. I have read (here) that the hatch key mechanism is the easiest to remove. HOWEVER, I don't believe that it has numbers on it. I have looked at it and it doesn't seem all that easy though it is certainly accessible. I have found no directions for removing it.
I would be immensely grateful for help. By the way, I have seen references that state that the window has to be down to get the panel off. It doesn't and it actually looks as if the bolts would NOT be accessible with the window down. Good thing, since I can't operate the switches without ignition. (Yes, I could potentially put power to the switch) Anyway, that's my sad story.
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