door panel removal

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by amandan, Mar 5, 2006.

  1. amandan

    amandan Guest

    hey everyone I was wondering how to remove the door panel on my 99
    hyundai accent. im installing power locks on it and i can't seem to
    remove the window crank and the door handle. Ive removed everything
    else no problem. please help!!!!!!!!
     
    amandan, Mar 5, 2006
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  2. amandan

    Mike Marlow Guest

    Window cranks are usually held on with a C type clip. There is a tool that
    is made to pop them free, but you can accomplish the same thing using a rag.
    The crank fits on a splined shaft and the part of the crank that goes over
    the splines is usually flat on two sides. Those two flat spots usually
    coincide with the sides of the handle as you look at it. Assume the part of
    the spline area that is under the crank to be the front and the part that
    isn't to be the back. If that makes any sense to you. Slide a rag (or try
    putty knife) under the handle - under the actual handle part. Try to push
    what you imagine a C clip to be in there, off. I'd try to draw it, but I'm
    rotten with ascii art. It'll take a few attempts - it does even with the
    proper tool.

    I haven't looked on the Hyundai service web site, but you might try there
    for a picture or two.
     
    Mike Marlow, Mar 5, 2006
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  3. amandan

    hyundaitech Guest

    I've never been able to get a clip removal tool to work well on these. The
    opening in the retaining clip faces the knob on the handle. I usually turn
    the crank so that the knob is up, put a flat-blade screwdriver between the
    crank and the plastic washer on the top side, and then pry toward the door
    on the washer while turning the crank. This will push the clip off the
    handle as you turn it.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 6, 2006
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