Door handle removal
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From: Lakewood Colorado
Door handle removal
75 coupe.
Removing door handles for paint. Bolts are off and linkages are
off. When I try to lift the handle out of door hangs up on outboard side. Lifts up about 3/8" than hits something.
Any tricks on removing the handles anyone can share?
Removing door handles for paint. Bolts are off and linkages are
off. When I try to lift the handle out of door hangs up on outboard side. Lifts up about 3/8" than hits something.
Any tricks on removing the handles anyone can share?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Peekskill NY
I assume you have the interior panel off. If not, remove it so you can see what's getting caught. Did you disconnect the short rod that goes to the door lock mechanism?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Try to press the handle down (as if you are opening the door)as you are pulling it out. That will move the rod actuator towards the center of the opening and allow you to lift and tilt (away) the handle out.
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Another possibility is the pivot pin that the spring is wrapped around sometimes slides one way or the other and is sticking out under the edge of the fiberglass keeping the handle from coming up.
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Passenger side came out as outlined above. Thanks GD70 and eastltd
Drivers side hinge pin had slipped and was under fiberglass as DWncchs described. Found that with a mirror. Ended up cutting pin as I couldn't get it to slide back in.
Thanks all.
Drivers side hinge pin had slipped and was under fiberglass as DWncchs described. Found that with a mirror. Ended up cutting pin as I couldn't get it to slide back in.
Thanks all.
