okay now I'm frustrated. I've been trying to get the door handles out so I can trouble shoot why the buttons are loose and the key wont lock the doors. I have went thought my Bentley Manual and the Muir manual and can't find anything. Can someone please tell me how to get the darn things out. In the mean time I think I'll try adjusting the valves they've got be easier then getting the handles out.
66 Bug Door handles
Aug 15, 2005
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Outside door handle? Pull the rubber weather strip away a bit and you'll see the Philips head screw(s) that hold it in.
The inside handles have drift pins which are hidden. Push the plastic escutcheon inward to expose the pin. There is a spring inside; don't lose it and note how everything went together.
Careful pulling the door card off or the clips will break or pull out.
Here's another technique, illustrated:
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