Reply To: Door removal

Thanks all. It took a few weeks to get back to it, but I’ve successfully removed the doors. I did end up backing off the 17mm hinge nuts as suggested.

 

I’m having trouble removing the exterior door handle (right rear door so far). I’ve removed the screws but its (of course) seized on there. removing the door card on the inside I see the back of the door lock and the end of the square shaft that the door handle slides over.

Can anyone tell me if the shaft should come out with the exterior handle? Meaning, can I just use a hammer and drift and punch the shaft and exterior handle free – or do I need to separate the exterior handle from the square shaft. I tried tapping it and it went in about 1/4″ and stopped. I’m afraid to hit harder without confirmation.

I’m surprised this isn’t in any of the manuals. I’ve gone through all of them (I think) and I don’t see anything about the internals of the doors.

 

Thanks in advance

Peter