# removing door handle?

Posted by Craig B (93 SE) on June 18, 2002 at 07:36:22:

I was trying to remove the door handle from my pass side rear door but couldn't get it out. I wanted to take it out because the paint is really messed up on it and I figured it would be easier to paint if I just removed that part.
I got the door panel off and found a 10mm bolt on the inside holding the handle and then one on the outside under a small cover. I also disconnected the handle from the latch assembly.
I could get the bottom part of it to move easy enough but the top seemed like it was still stuck. I was trying to pull it down and out since it seems like you would have to with the spring on it the way it is.
Is there something else I need to do before I pull it out or was I just not trying hard enough?

Replys:

- Yeah it's a bitch to remove, just keep trying. Also, remember a NEW handle PRE painted is pretty cheap at like $40. n/m Kaleb (Black '93 GXE 5spd) 09:38:41 6/18/2002 (4)
  - You owe me a phone call Kaleb. nm Lordrandall (92se5-speed) 10:00:13 6/18/2002 (3)
    - Oh Sh!t. I completely forgot. Lemme look for the info right now. Kaleb (Black '93 GXE 5spd) 11:50:11 6/18/2002 (1)
      - Thanks. :) nm Lordrandall (92se5-speed) 11:51:49 6/18/2002 (0)
    - "your part is on order" nm DanNY (91SE) 10:35:57 6/18/2002 (0)
- Hey Craig.... Mikey P (93 SE) 08:06:24 6/18/2002 (4)
  - painting both (Dan) Craig B (93 SE) 08:12:32 6/18/2002 (3)
    - craig DanNY (91SE) 08:22:46 6/18/2002 (2)
      - oh, so 3 total? ( ) 08:28:24 6/18/2002 (1)
        - well i believe there's two inside..not sure about the outside one..nm DanNY (91SE) 08:33:36 6/18/2002 (0)
- i think there's TWO 10mm screws..double check man..nm DanNY (91SE) 08:05:56 6/18/2002 (0)
- Re: removing door handle? oE (91se) 07:41:47 6/18/2002 (0)

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: I was trying to remove the door handle from my pass side rear door but couldn't get it out. I wanted to take it out because the paint is really messed up on it and I figured it would be easier to paint if I just removed that part. : I got the door panel off and found a 10mm bolt on the inside holding the handle and then one on the outside under a small cover. I also disconnected the handle from the latch assembly. : I could get the bottom part of it to move easy enough but the top seemed like it was still stuck. I was trying to pull it down and out since it seems like you would have to with the spring on it the way it is. : Is there something else I need to do before I pull it out or was I just not trying hard enough?