Re: Door Handle retainer clips

Posted by HH56 On 2015/1/21 20:10:12

The outer clips retaining the 51-6 outside handles can be a pain. The best suggestion is liberally dose the inside of clip channel and clip with penetrating fluid -- both top and bottom -- and let that sit then dose again. You can access the clips and channel by removing the lower window stop so the window can drop just a bit farther into the door so top of window is below the belt weatherstrip. Once the window top is clear you can then insert a long rod or screwdriver. It will be at an angle but you can reach the end of clip from the inside and tap it out. On some windows it can be close so if a path is still not clear then you will need to remove the window completely if you don't want to take a chance of any damage. It takes some perseverance and tapping on top and bottom to break free but generally they will come out with persuasion. If clips are badly rusted, probably one or more of the tangs will be damaged or break off. New non rusting repros are available but not cheap.