LLS (limp latch syndrome)

[wolfsbrg8v at bellsouth.net (wolfsbrg8v@bellsouth.net)]

Maybe as a testament to VW's quality control of that era, both of the door locks got hinky within a couple weeks of eachother.  They still keep the doors securely closed, but in each one the spring that keeps tension on the latch lever has weakened to the point that I more and more have to remember to manually pop it back up into its receptive position before closing the door, or else curse at the subsequent jarring BANG when it hits the post.

A thorough cleaning & lube didn't help, and I can't get at the spring to remove it and maybe bend some tension back into it.  Is there a trick to dismantling these locks?  If not I guess it's time for replacements ..

Leo