No No. You don't have to take the lock mechanism apart the springs fit on the outsideof the mechanism. You have to take the latch out of the truck and the spring fits on the door handle side of the latch. It's really simple. I'll send you a couple of pictures that shows how it's done. Sorry can't post them here.
Just remember there is a pass. and drivers side spring. They are different, a mirror image of the other.
I'll get the pics off to you. You'll see it's no big deal.
George
