Removal of old FIAT handle


  1. Remove door card. Just undo everything, using allen keys and a philips screwdriver.​
  2. Use a torx tool (size 30) to undo the bolt on the side of the door, loosening one end of the handle.​
  3. Use a 10mm socket to undo the other end of the handle (inside the door cavity)​
  4. Push the handle forwards (i.e. towards the front of the car), then pull upwards firmly and eventually the handle should come loose.​
  5. There are 2 rods- one that pulls the door opener, one that locks/unlocks the door. Pull off the 2 rods from the handle. You'll need the little white bits on the ends too.
    Leave the rod that pulls the door opener attached to the car.
    Make a note of exactly where the kinks are in the locking-rod before removing this from both the door and the handle, so you can put it back in the right way up. You don't want to put this one back on upside-down or backwards, or you'll find it'll lock but not unlock!
    With a little wiggling the old handle is now free.​

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