Bauhaus 3 Posted August 4, 2004 Hello Can anyone tell me how to remove & replace the passenger door handle on my c. I have taken off the door card and removed the screw in the end of the door but cant get the handle off, is there a hidden screw somewere? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Just fiddle it around - if you've taken the screw out near the door shut then that's all that's holding it in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 4, 2004 Nope. Once the screw is out and you've unplugged the wiring loom and unclipped it from the retainers, the whole handle pulls toward the rear of the door, then lifts out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted August 4, 2004 just one screw on the inside of the door-where it meets the rear panel, theres no secret screw! it just needs a wiggle!! you may find that the wiring for the central locking is secured about half way down inside the door, but you`ve already got door card off so you should be able to see that when u got it off and are replaceing the new one make sure the stricker is the correct side of the lock mechanism, that the wiring isnt being trapped and that it doesnt foul the window on its way down! hope this helps?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Yup just one screw . Changed mine recently. Just gently push handle forward then it should just clik out when you pull it out pivoting it on the front. Then just pop out theother end. Thats it really Might be worth amking sure the controller wire aint caught between the rods and the inner panel incase thats whats stopping it from feelinga s though its not going anywhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Anyone else? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Oh and also watch the screw i found the one on my new doorhandle to be slightly diffferent for soem reason so don't force it and if the holes too big try some soft alloy wire round the threads if youy don't have a suitable screw. good way of taking up give in old threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauhaus 3 Posted August 4, 2004 Do you mean the retainers for the wiring loom, also how can i tell when replacing the handle thats it engaged with the locking mechanism?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 4, 2004 lol how many people can post at the same time :lol: :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted August 4, 2004 you should also be able to change the barrel on the new handle for your old one so your old key works, just make sure you got ur key in it or else all the springs will pop out! however it worked on my first handle but not on my second! the old barrel sat about 3mm proud of the new handle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 4, 2004 it pretty much self explanatory it can only fit that way really just pop the new one one push it back towards edge of door an try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bighairymuppet 0 Posted August 4, 2004 however it worked on my first handle but not on my second! the old barrel sat about 3mm proud of the new handle flat screwdriver, force barrel up with key on flattish surface or leg even, lotta effort trying to get c clip back on whilst hold the rest down as tight as possible and pushing on c clip with flat screwdriver, should get it in evvery time. takeas a lot of patience though. took 3 go's to make sure it was perfect. oh and bluecorradop if handles form scrappies and has no key just take off c clip and use a flat screwdriver to push the things in and nother falt one to yoink it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
