['97 Legacy Outback right rear door stuck shut]

Also, do you have any pics of the inside of the door, for the lock mechanism?  how did you know how to do that...?

 

thanks

['97 Legacy Outback right rear door stuck shut]

where did you order the part? I have 2 doors on my car that are doing the exact same thing.... first it was the back seat so we left it, but now its the drivers seat... Can't ignore that.... thanks 

 

Well, I got the door panel off. It was actually easy. I just popped it loose at the top and pulled it down far enough to reach the rods that work the lock mechanism. Here is what I found. The actuator rod for the exterior handle had fallen off the upper pivot and jammed the power lock mechanism. This meant that the exterior handle was disconnected and the door was permanently locked. I removed the rod and found that the little plastic bushing with the rod retainer had broken, causing the rod to fall off in the first place. I should be able to have it fixed when the $2.00 bushing arrives. At least I can now open it from the inside until I get the part. Thank you all for your I ideas and help!