Re: [Chrysler300] 1955 C300 Door and Window Handle Removal

["Terry & Andree Hoeman" <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Same release direction on both window and door handles.

Just learned how to remove the clips from the handles today.  Found there 
are two types of the clips even.  Both look the same from the outside and 
differ on how they are held in the slot on the handle.

Suggest just trying to pull the handle off square from the door while 
releasing the clip.

Hate those darn handle releases!!

There is a metal or plastic ring under the handles which takes the wear and 
protects the upholstery from wearing. and getting torn.   Have a lot of 
extras but most are well worn of course.   Good old engineer in you should 
be able to make some for your car.  The plastic ring sure is nicer but 
likely to be broken.

Wonder if the tab on your tool is bent too far up and sliding between the 
clip and the handle.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Barber" <barber@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300 Listserver" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 8:58 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] 1955 C300 Door and Window Handle Removal


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> I could use some guidance on removing the inside door handles from my
> C300.  I purchased a flat tool with a square slot in it that worked ok
> to remove the window crank by inserting the tool from the left with the
> handle down.  But, I can't seem to get the tool to engage and release
> the spring clip on the inside door handle.
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> My first question is:  Is the tool supposed to be inserted from the left
> on the door handle, also?--or from the top or right?.  I'm assuming
> both handles use the same kind of clip.
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> Second question:  It may  be that I am releasing the clip with the tool,
> but am not exerting enough axial force to pull the handle off the square
> shank.  Any hints on tools or technique?
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> Third question:  Is there supposed to be a plastic or nylon flat washer
> or escutcheon plate  between the door/window handles and the door
> panel?  Mine has none.  If they are supposed to be there, where can I
> get them?
>
> Ebay item number 6510968539 is a K-D tool for removing these handles and
> is currently at $58.  I bought a POWERBUILT brand tool #648542 at Kragen
> for about $10, as I recall.  It may not be designed specifically for our
> handles, but after bending up a center lip to better engage the clip, it
> seems to work on the window cranks, anyway.  Perhaps there is a better
> tool currently available.  $58 seems a little pricey.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA
> 1955 CCC
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