Re: door handles

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

KidKev111@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Is there a place that shows me how to change my driverside door handle on my
> 4000s 1987 audi.. Drivers side.

Not that I know of.

pry off the trim piece carefully. remove the screw exposed.  Remove the
rubber gasket in the edge of the door that is lined up with the handle. 
Remove the screw carefully.  Don;t drop it.

Now the handle will come out a bit.

There are two metal rods going to it.  The lock rod snaps into the
curved plastic thing and the latch rod snaps into the hole with a clip
to stop it from falling out.  Pop them both out, takes a little force,
don;t scratch your paint.

To install, first swap the lock cylinders if you want "one key".  These
unscrew from the inside of the door handle, at the center of that curved
rod slot.  There is a little spring under there be careful.

then put your new plastic trim plates on (if you want them).

Get patient. This part is easier with the door panel off, but can be
done without.

first pop the lock lever into the curved slot.  Now make sure the
locking piece is in the right place (hinged towards the outside of the
door, below the other clip) and pop the latch rod into its little hole,
and swing the locking piece onto it.  Hold door handle in place and
check functions.

Reattach with screws, reattach trim.

Sorry no photos.



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Huw Powell

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