Re: 84 4kq (no cupholders, one good door latch)

[Ed Skladany <eds@pluto.njcc.com>]

Folks,

Do not go to the junkyard for 4K doorhandles and don't
put this job off.  Rear outside doorhandles are only about $25 apiece
from Carlsen Audi, as much as the yards will charge you.  I think 
the front one cost me $45 or so.

Full procedure:
 1. Remove handle trim by prying up end with thin screwdriver.
 2. Remove phillips screw now exposed
 3. Open door, pry off rubber grommet hiding second screw on doorjamb
	(move weatherstrip away as necessary).
 4. Remove second phillips screw holding handle through opening in
	doorjamb. Do not drop the screw inside the doorjam.  I do this by holding
	a small pencil magnet on the screw while I unscrew it, then take the
	screw driver away and remove the screw with the magnet.
 5. Remove the old handle.
 6. Fit the new handle along with the rubber gaskets.
 7. Replace the outside screw, just snug.
 8. Replace the doorjamb screw carefully by setting it on the end of a
    screwdriver and slowly inserting it in the hole, it can be done.
 9. Tighten both screws and refit the trim on the outside of the handle.

The front handle is harder because it has the lock rod, which has to 
be reattached from inside the door cavity, necessitating removal of the
door panel.  It's a pain, but it only took me about half an hour.

The inside handles require door panel reemoval (duh) and reattaching the errant
actuator rods.  Usually the felt pads that tension these rods get flat
and the rods wiggle outof their sockets.  I haven't found a good replacement
for the felt.

Ed Skladany
'93 90S
'84 4000S (510K miles and several door handles)

> From: Huw Powell [mailto:audi@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 1999 1:31 AM
> To: Audi Fans
> Subject: 84 4kq (no cupholders, one good door latch)
> 
> that reminds me, I've grown lazy.  The 4kq has four doors, of which one
> and a half can be opened.  I already have explored the recalcitrant RF
> door and know what incantations and sacrifices need be offered to fix
> it.
> 
> The rear doors are both shot.  outside handles whacked - and the inside
> handles don't work either.  PO removed internal trim on LR door so I can
> access pull rod, etc.  It don't do nuthin.
> 
> Could someone get me started on this problem please?
>