How to do it without breaking it
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How to do it without breaking it
I know we all get a laugh out of the FC and FD guys breaking thier door handles but now I can no longer poke fun. My driver side handle broke right before the spring. I've got a replacement and the manuel says to pop out the bit that screws on to the conecting rod. No problem until I try to do it. With the handle in one hand and a flat head screwdriver in the other, I've tried to push it out but I feel like I'm gonna break the damn thing. You guys that have done it, how/what did you use to get that bit out w/o breaking the plastic holder?
Thanks,
AJ
Thanks,
AJ
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Are these the type of clip that pop into the hole, and snap around the rod? If so, you pop it loose from the rod, and then the rod will slip right out. you can then *usually* transfer the clip to the new handle.
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
Are these the type of clip that pop into the hole, and snap around the rod? If so, you pop it loose from the rod, and then the rod will slip right out. you can then *usually* transfer the clip to the new handle.
It's an 85 GSL, fogot to metion that. The plastic bit goes through the hole in the handle and the metal bit that screws to the rod goes through it.
Thanks Trochoid, I'll see if I can give it a quick twist to pop it out.
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
Are these the type of clip that pop into the hole, and snap around the rod? If so, you pop it loose from the rod, and then the rod will slip right out. you can then *usually* transfer the clip to the new handle.
perfect_circle, The trick is remove the door lock rod and and inner door handle rod, then you do not have to twist around those things.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Yeah, these are the same style clips that hold the hood prop to the body. Rod pops out, clip stays in hole. Once the rod is out, squeeze the clip to remove and transfer.
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Well hot damn, trochoid you retain you title as rotory god. A twist and pry was all it needed. I wish I hadn't wasted all that time yesterday trying to push it out with a screwdriver. Thanks to all who chimed in with suggestions. Tomorrow will come questions about pain restoration with pictures. Yea, yea, yea I'll SEARCH first.
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