kidzvillage Report post Posted February 1, 2016 Hello all, I would like to ask for a bit of advice, if anybody could kindly give me some directions on how to remove the door handle, (it seems stuck, and I don't want to bend or brake anything) and the rest of the trim to reach the door strut, I bought strut replacements and I am trying to install them by myself, I read somewhere that it would be a good idea to tie the door somewhere above to keep it from falling during the replacement, any other comments suggestions? thank you very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambolexus Report post Posted February 3, 2016 Hi They always have a small metal clip to attach the handle, this can be removed with a special metal tool, or if you don't have one a small piece if cheese cloth or muslin wrapped around behind the handle and gently rotated and tugged on will usually remove the clip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted February 3, 2016 Definitely tie the door. It is way to heavy to try and hold up and attach strut at same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlambo Report post Posted February 3, 2016 As already mention there is a clip similar to the ones shown below. Some of the photos depict a universal tool that can be purchased at most automotive supply stores to aid in the remove. I however just clip and bend a white coat hanger and use it to hook the backside of the clip to disengage it. Best of luck Vic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Report post Posted February 4, 2016 I used a ratchet strap to secure the door to the garage door rail. I advise the same. AND NOT BY THE WINDOW FRAME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalpa_Mike Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Yes! Tie the door up! Ask me how I know......... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlycat Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Ouch! Dang Mike. I'm afraid to ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Yes! Tie the door up! Ask me how I know......... Mike Damn.. people dont realise how heavy that door is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalpa_Mike Report post Posted February 4, 2016 I had the door tied up while I changed the strut. After I finished, I took the rope off and started putting the door panel back on. I heard a small "tink" sound. About the time I realized it was the little circlip that held the door strut in place, the strut popped off and down it came. I'm pretty confident the rubber weather seal saved my fingers! If there would have been no weather stripping, I think the door would have cut right through the fingers! I remember there was a lot of blood! First thing I did was wiggle my fingers and was shocked they weren't broke! I wrapped my hand in a towel and drove myself to the ER. The lesson learned? Never reuse a circlip! Use a new one! LOL!! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzvillage Report post Posted February 4, 2016 I had the door tied up while I changed the strut. After I finished, I took the rope off and started putting the door panel back on. I heard a small "tink" sound. About the time I realized it was the little circlip that held the door strut in place, the strut popped off and down it came. I'm pretty confident the rubber weather seal saved my fingers! If there would have been no weather stripping, I think the door would have cut right through the fingers! I remember there was a lot of blood! First thing I did was wiggle my fingers and was shocked they weren't broke! I wrapped my hand in a towel and drove myself to the ER. The lesson learned? Never reuse a circlip! Use a new one! LOL!! Mike Oh wow! i am speechless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Jeez! I did not secure mine when I did them on the diablo. Definitely better to be safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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