im taking apart my driver side door in my 88 FC i got almost everything out but i can not get the window roller upper off how do i do this any help would be much appreciated thanks

 

Does your car have power windows or manual windows? With power windows, the regulator/motor assembly is somewhat of a pain to remove. The glass has to be unbolted, which means the two stops attached to it have to also be removed. Remove the glass by pulling it up and out. Once the glass is out of the way, the motor and regulator track can be unbolted and removed through the openings in the side of the door. It's a tight fit, but it'll come out.

 

they are manuel not electric. sorry should have been more specific, thanks

 

In that case, the handle probably pops off in order to allow the door panel to clear.

 

i didnt know if i could pop off enough i was pulling on it pretty hard and it was not giving in so i wanted to check around to see what anyone else thought

 

Are you talking about the plasic window crank?

 

yes thats what im talking about

 

Take a wash rag and stretch it using both hands and then slide it under the window crank getting the rag between the door panel and the window crank and as you slide back and forth from side to side as you shimmy the rag further and further upwards you will see a metal wire clip appear from behind the window crank as it is popped or dislodged from its resting place. Then using a screwdriver pull the clip out and then the crank handle should pull off with little effort.

 

hey that worked great got that window roller upper off hah ha thanks! im also trying to get the outside door handle off i have seen them pulled out i just dont know how and i really need to get mine out of my driver door does anyone know how???

 

that too is a pain but you gotta get up behind the panel and you should see it...get that assembly loose and it will come out.

 

for door handle you gotta take out the glass and remove 2 screws on the back.

 

and pop off the rod going to the inside door handle and an electric wire if so equipped.

 

for the door handle one bolt comes off with the window up and one bolt comes off with the window down. you also have to unclip the door opening rod, AND the door locking rod. both are a pain. there will be one electric wire if you have the factory alarm system. there will be a 2nd wire if you had a gxl/turbo/convt to illuminate the key hole(you don't).