Door handle removal...

MConstable · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: Door handle removal...

Sorry about this one, but I don't want to break anything, and can't find the info.
Want to remove the interior handles to remove my door panels without breaking the handle.
Best way?
Thanks!

EverettB · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject:

Push door panel inward, slip punch in between door handle and door handle ring, punch out pin.

Sometimes it's hard to do it all yourself without a helper to push on the panel, especially without scratching the ring.
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject:

Photo from Clara, this is installing but same idea
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=229537
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MConstable · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks Everett!

cdennisg · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:34 am Post subject:

OK. I did a bit of searching, and have not found a clear answer so I figured I would just continue this thread.

I cannot, through any method, get the inner front door handles off of my 57 Kombi. When I push in on the escutcheon, it only travels about half (or less) of the distance needed to remove the pin. I have removed these before, so I know how it's supposed to work, but these won't budge.

I have tried several methods, I have sprayed some penetrant in there, I have lit candles and spoken in tongues. Nothing will budge them.

My next step, unless someone has a magic bullet for me, is to cut/crack/grind off the escutcheon. I have replacements, and they are not that hard to find or expensive. I also do not want to wreck the door panels. They are not perfect, but they are original.

What say you? Any help is much appreciated.
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BarryL · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject:

Could the pin be askew such that it's preventing the ring from sliding in? Does the panel push in enough to see what up?

cdennisg · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

This is as far as they will go. In the second pic you can just see the edge of the pin. Both door handles act the same way. If I push any harder I am just bending the inner door structure.
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crofty · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject:

is it binding up the same all around the handle?
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cdennisg · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:27 pm Post subject:

Yes. I have tried pushing it on all sides and at angles, and it will not budge. I almost seems like there is something stopping it from behind the door panel, but I can see down in there and all that is visible is the spring.
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crofty · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject:

Maybe it's just the pic but it almost looks like there's a collar inside the esc. in the second pic.

I wonder if the spring came through the panel is is wedges bewteen the esc and the panel itself.
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westfaliaftw · Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 4:26 pm Post subject:

cdennisg · Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:26 pm Post subject:

Clara · Samba Member Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12397

FWIW, VW tapped the pin down when installing, and it tends to be easier to remove it by tapping up.

I have found that sliding a screwdriver between escutcheon and handle helps.
Some times, the escutcheons have a groove where the pins was installed., removed before. if so, rotate it to take advantage to the extra mm of clearance.
A couple times the escutcheon cracked and broke when it was very tight. At least now there are repros.

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