I'm replacing a broken door handle on the passenger side, and I can't release the rod from the little black plastic brace on the handle lock mechanism. Is it really a case of brute force or is there a technique I'm missing here?

Would really appreciate any tips as I've been struggling with this for far too long

Thanks!

PearlEarring said:

I'm replacing a broken door handle on the passenger side, and I can't release the rod from the little black plastic brace on the handle lock mechanism. Is it really a case of brute force or is there a technique I'm missing here?

Would really appreciate any tips as I've been struggling with this for far too long

Thanks!

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Hi.

Do the many GUIDEs not mention this...?

Im sure typecastboy will be the forums expert ( once more)..

Charlie. Oxford

Is this the part you mean, it has a clip that has to be rotated to allow the rod to release?

Also TODAY I would advise heating it with a hairdryer or you may end up snapped off!

Yes it looks like that part!

Many thanks for the replies everyone, I managed to get it off both the bottom clip and the handle mechanism with a lot of twisting and yanking - I'm not sure how.. :worship:
Sorry to anyone who might ever have the same issue, no advice for you apart from perseverance.

Hopefully I never have to do this again.

Now to manoeuvre the new handle in with my frozen fingers.

PearlEarring said:

Now to manoeuvre the new handle in with my frozen fingers.

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More use of my suggested hairdryer?

Just for reference if anyone looks this thread up in the future. This is my warts and all link to changing a door handle.

[ame]https://youtu.be/Ps0MpeRkYkg[/ame]