Driver's Door Lock

[akritsuk]

Hi there,

my es300/1993 has a minor problem with the driver's door lock. I can open and close it with my key (or remote), but some plastic part which fixes the keyhole assembly within the door is broken. I have to be very careful inserting my key since the keyhole moves with the key. Also when it rains, water gets inside the door easily.

How do I get to that part to detach it. I searched this forum, but did not find a clear explanation. I would like to take that broken part out and replace it with a new one. The previous owner had a similar problem. He told me he fixed it himself, but apparently he did it wrong...

Thanks for your help!!!

[SKperformance]

It would be inside the door wouldn't it?

SO you would have to open the door up to get it out????