Re: [AMC-list] Howdja pull off the door panels?

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't think I've seen and AMC (70s + anyway) that used clips to hold the
window handle on. All were screwed. 

Ken
AMCA = http://www.amcalberta.ca


Quoting tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>:

> What Joe sez.
> 
> Unless you have window and door handles with screws you'll need the funny
> flat tool for popping the spring clip from under the handle. It's
> kludgey-seeming, but all in all it works well.
> 
> THere's the cast handle, an off-color translucent nylon disk, and a cone
> spring. The disc may be missing or cracked, but often they're just fine. YOu
> slide the door handle remover tool between the cast handle and the plastic
> disc, from the lever or crank side -- remember, the LEAST CONVENIENT-seeming
> side. Find one or a  pic of one off the car and it's more obvious. THere's
> an "omega" shaped spring clip that grips a groove in the shaft. The tool
> pushes the clip back and the handle comes off.
> 
> The panel itself has wire clips that grip the edge of the pressed board the
> panel is made from. There's a hole in th epanel to give the clip an edge to
> grip. The wire ends bent like crossed fingers pushes into a hole in the
> door.
> 
> Two things: the door panels get crumbly and the clips tear them upon
> removal. THe clips get stuck in the door and take enough force that they
> tear even a good panel. If your door panels are clean and crisp like new, it
> won't be a problem' if they're damp warped separating etc likely they'll
> tear.
> 
> 
> I use a narrow (2") putty knife to get under the clips. I'm not sure if the
> tool Joe is talkign about is the door handle tool or a door panel tool. I've
> used a screwdriver too though when the panels are soft with age it tends to
> tear them.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 16:02, Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> 
> > While running around yesterday, I noticed that it was getting harder
> > to roll up the driver's side window. I also have not locked the doors
> > (front or rear) since the door locks are stiff. So - I guess I need to
> > take off the window cranks, the door handles (inside) and the
> > armrests. Reading the TSM, it says to gently pry off the panel with a
> > special took. Is there any trick to it? Do I need something specific,
> > or can I just wander over to the auto parts store and pick up
> > something? My door panels have chrome trim on the top and bottom -
> > does that come off seperately? Or stay with the panel? Just spritz
> > everything inside with silicone (or?).
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