Stupid Question

[Car'n'Guitars]

Okay I know this is a 100% stupid question, but how do you remove the window levers for manual windows? I have fought with mine and I don't want to break anything by doing it wrong.

[RandyP]

Gotta take the Jesus clip off and it slides right off. It is called a Jesus clip because when you slip the tool in the clip goes flying and you'll yell "Jesus where did that go".
I'm dead certain 100's will affirm this.



Any parts store will sell one of those and they are just a few bucks. You slip the tool in behind the crank to pop the clip out. Align the tool handle with the crank handle. It will go between the crank and the crank washer (if you still have the washer).

The picture here is not how it normally is, I have always had to slip the tool in while it is lined up with the crank handle, not away from it.





Might help if you google image, window crank removal tool. Lots of pictures.

[Car'n'Guitars]

Originally Posted by RandyP

Gotta take the Jesus clip off and it slides right off. It is called a Jesus clip because when you slip the tool in the clip goes flying and you'll yell "Jesus where did that go".
I'm dead certain 100's will affirm this.



Any parts store will sell one of those and they are just a few bucks. You slip the tool in behind the crank to pop the clip out. Align the tool handle with the crank handle. It will go between the crank and the crank washer (if you still have the washer).

Okay yeah I still have the washer behind the crank, thanks.

[78 Big10 454]

No stupid questions on this Board. Ask away, that's how you learn.

RandyP, your reply still has me doubled-over in laughter!

[Car'n'Guitars]

Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

No stupid questions on this Board. Ask away, that's how you learn.

RandyP, your reply still has me doubled-over in laughter!

Haha yeah, it seems so simple like there should be nothing to it.

[RandyP]

Ask any body man or service tech what a "jesus clip" is and they'll laugh and tell you and show you the tool. I swear.

Heck, google image "jesus clip removal tool", you'll see!

[100%Chevy]

Or,you can wrap a shop rag around it for the same result!
Work it back and forth like shining a shoe and the clip will leave!
The rag may catch it if you're lucky.
Mike./

[WarBeard]

Best video on this subject EVER!!!

Window handle release clip - YouTube

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

Or,you can wrap a shop rag around it for the same result!
Work it back and forth like shining a shoe and the clip will leave!
The rag may catch it if you're lucky.
Mike./

Best way to do it, imo. Works great at the junkyard. Most body shop guys I have met use this method as well.

[Car'n'Guitars]

Okay here's another question, how do you get that clip back on?

[WarBeard]

With the window crank in your hand, slip the clip back on the window crank.
Now push the window crank back onto the door panel and it just snaps back on.

[Car'n'Guitars]

Originally Posted by motomech

With the window crank in your hand, slip the clip back on the window crank.
Now push the window crank back onto the door panel and it just snaps back on.

Cool thanks for all the help guys.

[Sillyoldman]

I keep a small pack of clips in my shop to spare me the frustration of losing them. For a couple bucks you can own a lifetime supply. The hard part is remembering to buy them when you don't need them. lol