Because this latch has failed to release the door more than once due to a sticking lock mechanism, it will be modified so the inside handle is failsafe, and so operating the inside handle unlocks the door. The auto unlock lever's pivot has to be removed so another lever can be added.

The latch's original functions will be left UNmodified, so it will be easy to revert to the factory configuration & function simply by moving the operating rod back to the factory inside release lever. The new lever can remain (unused) without affecting the latch's performance or reliability.

Owner caption January 2011 · Photo 26 of 198