I want to start off saying yes I have read the FAQ, heres the part that I am referring too.
How the heck do I get these window cranks off?!
First, pull your crank away from the door panel. See that c-clip? You have a few choices here:
a) Buy the GM window crank tool at your local auto parts store (if you're not careful with this, it will scratch your panel badly).
b) Use a rag and jimmy it around the crank until the clip comes off.
c) Bend an ice pick and push the clip out by one end (this is what I did, works like a charm without scratching my interior paint!).
My Question:
Should I try taking the CRANK off first before I remove the the 4 screws on the bottom, 2 bolts in the handle, and the clips?
cause I cant get that damn thing off. Spent like an hour or two messing with it, I know I was doing something wrong
Any suggesting to get his damn thing off so I can finish painting my interior?
My Car:
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe
Doesnt matter if you remove the screws or not...
Get a rag- not a towel....
Make the window crank face down-- Take the rag, slide it in from the bottom- holding it flat against the door panel... Slip the rag right under the main part of the window crank, slide the rag back a forth a little bit while pulling up...
The little C clip comes out from the top... Sometimes it pops right out, other times its just pops up a little bit, and you would use a small screwdriver or something to pull it out.
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thanks ill give that a shot in morning when i continue working on the rest of it tomorrow, ill give an update tomorrow after i finish
theres a thin plastic washer between the crank and the door panel...the rag has to be between the washer and the crank in order to hit the clip
I bought the tool. Much easier. Took me like 20 sec. to get it off. Plus I keep on taking the door panel off all te time so it was worthed buying it. $5 at autozone. Saves you headaches and a lot of swearing $#@*.
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Juan Chavez wrote:I bought the tool. Much easier. Took me like 20 sec. to get it off. Plus I keep on taking the door panel off all te time so it was worthed buying it. $5 at autozone. Saves you headaches and a lot of swearing $#@*.
takes me only 20 secs using a rag. and i save myself $5.
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thanks for the replies everyone, i got tht stubborn thing off after about 2 mins and then about 30 secs on the passenger side, used the rag method, hopefully ill get some pics soon my interior work. basic but hey about time i started on it.
