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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Hi dear friends,
I really need a little help.
I have a problem with my doorhandle, this one falls down. See picture.
Maybe there is a spring broken.
I want to disassemble to see what is wrong.
But I have a lots of problems to remove this doorhandle.
The two bolts at the bottom of the doorhandle I have removed already.
The door handle is loose, but I get them not lifted up.
Is there a video on the internet how to do it?
Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks for your replay,
Claudio
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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I had trouble getting mine off too. The hinge pin had slid over to one side.
See if that is your problem.
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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Hi CS,
Have you disconnected the rod that connects the the lever to the latch mechanism?
If you have, the handle needs to be pivoted/rolled as it's pulled up out of the door in order for the lever to clear the fiberglass.
It can't just come straight up and out.
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Notice how the lever extends quite far beyond the side of the handle. That's what traps the handle in place.
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As Alan pointed out if you haven't disconnected the rod then all the pulling and twisting won't matter.

Here is a write up and also a youtube video. Part #2 is what you will be looking at:

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/4696/

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Hi Alan, Karol,
This I did not loose. I'm going to try tomorrow. Thanks for your help, I appreciate. Best Regards, Claudio
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