My wife played tug-o-war with the driver's interior door handle; the handle lost.
So, after removing the one screw, I now need to know how to proceed to remove the mouded handle piece that is flush with the interior door panel ? It does not want to budge.
Please, any hints will be appreciated. I'd rather not bring this to a dealership ....
I already purchased the replacement part.
TNX.
~ Vince ~ Long Island, NY
Jack comments:
Vince,
To remove the inside door handle:
-remove one screw
-slide the dish toward the front of the car (it has tangs on the back that hold it)
-detach the steel rod 'control link' by prying it loose with a small screwdriver
Check the rim of the dish where the handle lever is hinged - these rims crack, making the handle inoperative. My remedy is to melt a paperclip around the inside to join and strengthen the part.
The handle lever can be removed from the dish by depressing one end of the hinge-pin.
Too bad they didn't make the parts out of stainless steel!
Good luck,
- Jack
You should be able to tell how the piece attaches to the door by looking at the replacement part. I believe there are tabs that hold it in place.
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