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YouKnowWhoIBee · 10-17-2004, 06:51 PM

Hey guys i have a question and i think it is simple but i dont know. I have a (5 civic hatch. My passengerside door handle sticks out when the door is open. So my passenger has to push the handle back in to close the door. Or else the closing mechanism will not engage, So i was wondering how do i remove the door handle or what do you think is not permiting it to close? I went to the junkyard one day for somepart and i saw a a 5th gen coupe with a mint door handle but i couldnt figure how to take it off. Do i need to take of the interior door panel? Do i need a special tool to take off the window crank assembly? I tried to take it off but the only way i took the handle off is by breaking my hammer on the door prying it out... and i need my door. Anything feedback will help. Thanks in advance

YouKnowWhoIBee · 10-18-2004, 10:11 AM

bump

92CHB · 10-18-2004, 10:18 AM

To remove the door handle assembly you have to take off the door panel. You can get a window crank specailty tool from almost any autoparts store. Once you get the door panel off inspect the metal cables for any binding. To take off the door handle assembly, if you do need to, i believe it's only held in there by two 10mm(i think there 10mm) bolts, unhook the metal cables and your handle assembley is free.

YouKnowWhoIBee · 10-18-2004, 03:43 PM

Cheesus i think it is possible to take 3/4 of a honda apart with either a 10 or 12mm socket and a phillips screwdriver. And thanks for the help. And will any window crank remover work or do i need to go to honda? I know you said i could go to an auto parts store but i am questioning if they are universal.

hcivic.com · 10-18-2004, 06:03 PM

don;t buy a tool use any cotton rag and slide it up behind the window crank and it will pop of the clip i have done this 20000 times now without a problem

stedscivic · 10-18-2004, 07:04 PM

i have the exact same problem in my winter civic
what is causing this and let me know how it works once you get it fixed

hcivic.com · 10-18-2004, 07:06 PM

spray the lock mecanisim first with brakeclean then with wd 40 and it wii work like new

92CHB · 10-19-2004, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by FearDaGreenCivic@Oct 18 2004, 02:43 PM
Cheesus i think it is possible to take 3/4 of a honda apart with either a 10 or 12mm socket and a phillips screwdriver. And thanks for the help. And will any window crank remover work or do i need to go to honda? I know you said i could go to an auto parts store but i am questioning if they are universal.

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I bought mine from advance auto parts for like $5. It has come in handy especially doing alot of car audio installs with cars that have hand window cranks.

10-18-2004, 10:18 AM	#3
92CHB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Easthampton, MA Age: 24 Posts: 699 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 2008 Fit Sport Rep Power: 16	To remove the door handle assembly you have to take off the door panel. You can get a window crank specailty tool from almost any autoparts store. Once you get the door panel off inspect the metal cables for any binding. To take off the door handle assembly, if you do need to, i believe it's only held in there by two 10mm(i think there 10mm) bolts, unhook the metal cables and your handle assembley is free. __________________ 2008 NHBP Fit Sport: HFP muffler, Mishimoto carbon fiber intake, Eibach Pro-Kit, Resonant Engineering 12" SE sub with a Premier PRS-D1100M

10-18-2004, 07:04 PM	#6
stedscivic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	i have the exact same problem in my winter civic what is causing this and let me know how it works once you get it fixed __________________ 1994 Honda Civic EX - JDM B18C


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10-17-2004, 06:51 PM	#1
YouKnowWhoIBee my avatar is better. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Age: 24 Posts: 2,219 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 50	Hey guys i have a question and i think it is simple but i dont know. I have a (5 civic hatch. My passengerside door handle sticks out when the door is open. So my passenger has to push the handle back in to close the door. Or else the closing mechanism will not engage, So i was wondering how do i remove the door handle or what do you think is not permiting it to close? I went to the junkyard one day for somepart and i saw a a 5th gen coupe with a mint door handle but i couldnt figure how to take it off. Do i need to take of the interior door panel? Do i need a special tool to take off the window crank assembly? I tried to take it off but the only way i took the handle off is by breaking my hammer on the door prying it out... and i need my door. Anything feedback will help. Thanks in advance

10-18-2004, 10:11 AM	#2
YouKnowWhoIBee my avatar is better. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Age: 24 Posts: 2,219 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 50	bump

10-18-2004, 03:43 PM	#4
YouKnowWhoIBee my avatar is better. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Age: 24 Posts: 2,219 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 50	Cheesus i think it is possible to take 3/4 of a honda apart with either a 10 or 12mm socket and a phillips screwdriver. And thanks for the help. And will any window crank remover work or do i need to go to honda? I know you said i could go to an auto parts store but i am questioning if they are universal.

10-18-2004, 06:03 PM	#5
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	don;t buy a tool use any cotton rag and slide it up behind the window crank and it will pop of the clip i have done this 20000 times now without a problem

10-18-2004, 07:06 PM	#7
hcivic.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta canada Posts: 4,577 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 58	spray the lock mecanisim first with brakeclean then with wd 40 and it wii work like new

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