Inside door handle removal

[Kahuna]

I need to get into the inner parts of the doors.
How does one remove the handles/cranks?
Thanks
Jim
Do I need a special tool?

 

[wbedwards]

You can push the clips out with a long thin flat head screwdriver, but there is a tool makes it soooo much easier. You didn't say what kind of car so I assumed mid 50s to 60s. http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-a...versal-window-handle-removal-tool/721258_0_0/

 

[paul2748]

If for the 56 Ford, yes there is a special tool for it. Maybe some one here has a picture they can post. Absent any other name, it is an Inside Door handle removal tool.

 

[okiedokie]

These also work well.

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[Kahuna]

Thanks so much guys. I don't know what I was thinking. Yes, it's for the 56 Ford I just got. What a dufus I am

 

[frank long island]

fyi these clips are called "jesus" clips in the trade because they have a habit of flying away. the straight style clip remover they sell in autoparts stores is to narrow to fit around the handle if you can find the ones pictured above or modify the other or a dental pick will also work just be careful of the flying clip. also there is a spring behind the panel pushing behind the handles so it may take some effort to get the tool behind the handles.

 

[Dobie Gillis]

We used to call 'em gawdammit clips. Replacements are available in the Dorman "Help" section at most auto parts stores.

 

[Kahuna]

Thanks everyone. I'll have a go at it today

 

[JeffB2]

This works well too:http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html Depress the door panel and grab the clip with the hook tool and the handle will pop right off.Worked better for me than any of the "special" tools.