Removing Exterior Door Handle (Need quick help please!)
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Removing Exterior Door Handle (Need quick help please!)
Went to open my driver door today, got it unlocked, lifted the handle. Nothing. ****. After opening it from the inside I started to tear down the door. Looking in the FSM didn't help much since they don't really allow for manual cranks, but I got all the trim off fine. The problem I have now encountered is that I cannot remove the outside door handle. I have one nut removed but cannot reach the other one (toward the rear of the car). Is there a trick for doing this?
BTW, I can see the problem and could fix it if I could get the handle off. A metal connection broke and needs a touch o' welding to be fixed.
Thanks guys, it really sucks having to enter the car from the passenger side.
BTW, I can see the problem and could fix it if I could get the handle off. A metal connection broke and needs a touch o' welding to be fixed.
Thanks guys, it really sucks having to enter the car from the passenger side.
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That's it
You were right, there is a little covered hole. I just got everything disconnected and got the rear nut off. Didn't have to remove the glass (thankfully).
I appreciate it greatly. Good looking out.
Now I just need to weld it back together...
I appreciate it greatly. Good looking out.
Now I just need to weld it back together...
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Roll up the window, and you should be able to reach the other nut.
Here are some pics of an 88 with power windows:
http://www.geocities.com/mcgumrapper/lock
Here are some pics of an 88 with power windows:
http://www.geocities.com/mcgumrapper/lock
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Cant weld them man, there pot metal. I tried Those handles are cheap, mine did the samething. On both sides! I think that you can get one for about $70 from Mazdatrix, and they come painted, not a bad deal. But I got mine for about $20 from a junkyard and just painted them myself. Welding might work, but I doubt it. probably just break again..soon. Id get another one if I were you. Just my opinion.
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Go to the wreck yard and you'll notice a lot of rx's with the drivers handle missing. Says a lot. I tried JBWeld, not good, a wire welder, no good, junk yard, success. 10 bucks. Rolled the window up to access the rear fastener.