Replacing Door Panel - 2 Questions?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anderson SC
Replacing Door Panel - 2 Questions?
Hi!
One - is is best to have the inside door opening handle already installed when putting the panel back on?
Two - does it matter which way the clip faces on the window crank?
(it can go two ways)
Thanks!
-W
One - is is best to have the inside door opening handle already installed when putting the panel back on?
Two - does it matter which way the clip faces on the window crank?
(it can go two ways)
Thanks!
-W
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anderson SC
Ya, I put the panel on 1st, and wound up using a tie wrap up at the lock end to hold the arm "open" enough to get a good angle to get the screw in the handle. Then I cut and extracted the tie wrap. Got the job done.
-W
-W
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From: OK
You can put the clip on either way but, it's way easier to remove it with the opening towards the handle....
Team Owner
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Why would you need to remove the release handle? Lock ****, yes... Release handle, not necessary.
And, yes, the clip on the lock **** only goes on one way. Well, it can be assembled the other way; but, then, it's a bit more difficult to remove.
And, yes, the clip on the lock **** only goes on one way. Well, it can be assembled the other way; but, then, it's a bit more difficult to remove.
Pro
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From: Dunmore PA
i removed my lever but couldn't get it back on with the panel on, sure there is a way. I ended up leaving handle on inserting a long screw driver
in the opening in panel to hold it open while i slid the panel on.
in the opening in panel to hold it open while i slid the panel on.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anderson SC
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Last edited by Clams Canino; Apr 29, 2012 at 09:31 PM.
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The clip will fit both ways but if the loop is towards the armrest you can shimmy the door panel ahead a little and it's easier to get at the loop to pull on.
Mooser
