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JoeKan · 05-29-2010, 09:10 AM

Does it take a special tool to get these handles off? Just curious, I'm afraid I'm going to break something by trying to pull it off.
Thanks,
Joe

72freak · 05-29-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeKan

Does it take a special tool to get these handles off? Just curious, I'm afraid I'm going to break something by trying to pull it off.
Thanks,
Joe

Yes....there is a special flat tool you can get at any parts store or you can use a small hooked tool or a small flat screw driver. You are shooting to get a small horse shoe looking clip out of the handle. BE CAREFULL not to loose the clip. If you have to buy a replacement they SUCK!

JoeKan · 05-29-2010, 09:39 AM

Thank you.
Joe

Dingfodgy · 05-29-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeKan

Does it take a special tool to get these handles off? Just curious, I'm afraid I'm going to break something by trying to pull it off.
Thanks,
Joe

In a pinch, you can take a clean shop rag and wrap it around the handle shaft (between door panel and handle) and pull the rag around and out.The little ears of the clip will get caught in the rag and will usually pop right out.

big mike71 · 05-29-2010, 03:10 PM

When you go to put them back on just put them on the handle and push it onto the stud. It will snap into place.

**Stocker** · 05-29-2010, 06:18 PM

All good advice above.

This is the tool I use... cheap to buy, easy to use.

bigsnookmaster · 05-30-2010, 10:26 AM

I have the tool, but usually use a small piece of coathanger with a little hook in the end, reach behind the handle, grab the clip, give a quick pull, and they usually pop right off.

Jacfourteen · 05-30-2010, 02:56 PM

Those things are a pain, but I can usually get them with the small flatblade screwdriver method.

**Stocker** · 05-30-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Those things are a pain, but I can usually get them with the small flatblade screwdriver method.

I have done that several times, and while I always eventually got it to work (and only lost a few spring clips), I finally got the tool I posted above. It is soooooo much easier.

72freak · 05-31-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I have done that several times, and while I always eventually got it to work (and only lost a few spring clips), I finally got the tool I posted above. It is soooooo much easier.

Agreed...the tool is the way to go and once you figure out how to use it correctly.....its so quick and easy and rarely does the clip come off the handle.

RustyDan · 06-01-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

All good advice above.

This is the tool I use... cheap to buy, easy to use.

Hey how about the skinney low down on "Quality" inner window / door handles.?!?!
Convienence parts store knobs/handles are junk.

05-29-2010, 09:10 AM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Door/Window handle remover Does it take a special tool to get these handles off? Just curious, I'm afraid I'm going to break something by trying to pull it off. Thanks, Joe

05-29-2010, 09:39 AM	#3
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Door/Window handle remover Thank you. Joe

05-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Door/Window handle remover When you go to put them back on just put them on the handle and push it onto the stud. It will snap into place. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-29-2010, 06:18 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,595	Re: Door/Window handle remover All good advice above. This is the tool I use... cheap to buy, easy to use. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-30-2010, 10:26 AM	#7
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Door/Window handle remover I have the tool, but usually use a small piece of coathanger with a little hook in the end, reach behind the handle, grab the clip, give a quick pull, and they usually pop right off. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

05-30-2010, 02:56 PM	#8
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Door/Window handle remover Those things are a pain, but I can usually get them with the small flatblade screwdriver method. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's



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