Exterior Door Handle Removal
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Exterior Door Handle Removal
Next question... Is there a way to remove the exterior door handle without gutting the entire door? I've done that a few times, but seems like an awful lot just to get to that piece. Anyone ever removed one a different way?
Just trying to soak up anything I can, I should have been on a here a while ago... so far the information and responses from everyone have been great. Thanks everyone.
Just trying to soak up anything I can, I should have been on a here a while ago... so far the information and responses from everyone have been great. Thanks everyone.
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Short of sawing through the arms on it, the minimum I'd say you have to remove is:
Unscrew interior door handle and rotating lock ****
Remove door card and 5 bolts holding door panel in place, as well as the 2 pesky screws hidden in the carpet.
Pull the panel clips out, unplug the switches (if drivers door or memory seat), and remove the panel completely for space
Peel back plastic moisture barrier
Wind window up - remove the bolts on the annoying security shield
Wind window down - wiggle security shield out while carefully scratching your tint in several places
Unbolt the handle
I took the lock out completely last time I did this - adds a little maneuvering room for the anti-theft plate, and not hard to do.
Unscrew interior door handle and rotating lock ****
Remove door card and 5 bolts holding door panel in place, as well as the 2 pesky screws hidden in the carpet.
Pull the panel clips out, unplug the switches (if drivers door or memory seat), and remove the panel completely for space
Peel back plastic moisture barrier
Wind window up - remove the bolts on the annoying security shield
Wind window down - wiggle security shield out while carefully scratching your tint in several places
Unbolt the handle
I took the lock out completely last time I did this - adds a little maneuvering room for the anti-theft plate, and not hard to do.
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Short of sawing through the arms on it, the minimum I'd say you have to remove is:
Unscrew door handle and rotating lock ****
Remove door card and 5 bolts holding door panel in place, as well as the 2 pesky screws hidden in the carpet.
Pull the panel clips out, unplug the switches (if drivers door or memory seat), and remove the panel completely for space
Peel back plastic moisture barrier
Wind window up - remove the bolts on the annoying security shield
Wind window down - wiggle security shield out while carefully scratching your tint in several places
Unbolt the handle
I took the lock out completely last time I did this - adds a little maneuvering room for the anti-theft plate, and not hard to do.
Unscrew door handle and rotating lock ****
Remove door card and 5 bolts holding door panel in place, as well as the 2 pesky screws hidden in the carpet.
Pull the panel clips out, unplug the switches (if drivers door or memory seat), and remove the panel completely for space
Peel back plastic moisture barrier
Wind window up - remove the bolts on the annoying security shield
Wind window down - wiggle security shield out while carefully scratching your tint in several places
Unbolt the handle
I took the lock out completely last time I did this - adds a little maneuvering room for the anti-theft plate, and not hard to do.
-TS
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Im working on the same drama. Looking forward to taking a look at what you have with pictures and/or video.
Id like to get a better idea so I dont rip out any guts.
Whats the "security shield" you guys speak of?
Thanks.
Id like to get a better idea so I dont rip out any guts.
Whats the "security shield" you guys speak of?
Thanks.
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