Internal Door Lock Catch wont come out

[culp]

I've come unstuck on one of the smallest components in a Morris Minor and its driving me crazy

I'm trying to take out the door handle lock assembly on the left hand side door. In order to do that I have to remove the internal lock catch. I've taken out the spring clip but will it budge? will it b***ery!

Any advice gratefully received as I'm about to take an angle grinder to the ruddy thing

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[bufferzone]

It’s been awhile since I removed mine, but if memory serves, just push in this button and the lock lever should come out. Red arrow points to button.

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[simmitc]

Look at the lock body where the locking handlke goes in. You'll see a slot. Inside the slot is a pin at right angles to the part you're trying to remove. Use a drift to push it in and then withdraw the lever. You do not need a lot of force, the pin is spring loaded.

[culp]

Oooooh! Thank you all you've saved me a lot of frustration and teeth grinding.