Another RomPirate presentation:
As always,
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU SCREW UP/KILL SOMEONE/KILL YOURSELF/DESTROY PROPERTY/DESTROY YOUR PROPERTY/BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN OR ANYTHING WHATSOEVER REMOTELY RELATED TO THIS THREAD OR ANY THREAD/RESPONSE TO A THREAD BY ME. DO EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
This thread, as all my other threads are made with money saving and DIY’ing in mind. Versus having to pay $58 per side to buy a new one… So if you've got nothing useful to say... GTFO!!!
Lets begin
Difficulty 2.5/5.0
Time to complete: 1-2 Hrs
1) Roll the window up
2) Follow my writeup here until it tells you to remove the mirror
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272174
Use this as a reference for better pictures:
3) Remove the following screws, remove the plastic pieces and switches that are attached to the switches:
4) Remove this clip by rotating it similar to the one from my writeup
From Writeup:
5) Maneuver the handle as shown, don’t forget to use a towel!
6)Now its time to remove this rod connected to the handle
Use some wire cutters to wedge them apart while you push the plastic clips on the other side towards the center
6)GTFO
7) Here is the culprit
Fixing it will vary on your situation, but chances are that you have the same issue as I did
Here’s how I fixed it, make sure you read it all before starting
8 )I wanted to rearrange the spring, I figured I would move it to the other side, away from the broken area
I cut the longer part of the spring
How much? Well I used this as a reference, enough to clear under the handle
9) DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. In my quest to find a suitable configuration, I cut the other part of the spring that is “U” shaped, resulting in a shorter segment that would normally easily hold the spring in place nicely. What was left for me was barely enough to hold it in place.
The now missing part in the picture would normally go wedged under the lip in the picture as shown.
10) BAM!
11) Before trying to slide in the handle again, unscrew this 1 or 2 turns counter clockwise. ( I did 2) The door wont unlock because of the space taken up by the spring under the handle (where I said to cut and tuck it in)
12) Put the handle in, and use some pliers to pop the rod to the handle
13) when you do put the handle in, it’ll be a little hard to get it to line up correctly, Its because the spring that is tucked under the lip is in the way. It wasn’t too big of an issue for me, seeing as I cut it accidentally… But you’ll have to maneuver it. You’ll see what I mean
14) Put the 2 major bolts on it, and try it out before you screw on the other little parts! (you’ll thank me) When it works, Screw everything on in reverse order, and BAM! Your done
Note: I accidentally didn’t put the rod back on in the video, which is why you see it doesn’t open.
Rep, as always is accepted
As always,
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU SCREW UP/KILL SOMEONE/KILL YOURSELF/DESTROY PROPERTY/DESTROY YOUR PROPERTY/BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN OR ANYTHING WHATSOEVER REMOTELY RELATED TO THIS THREAD OR ANY THREAD/RESPONSE TO A THREAD BY ME. DO EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
This thread, as all my other threads are made with money saving and DIY’ing in mind. Versus having to pay $58 per side to buy a new one… So if you've got nothing useful to say... GTFO!!!
Lets begin
Difficulty 2.5/5.0
Time to complete: 1-2 Hrs
1) Roll the window up
2) Follow my writeup here until it tells you to remove the mirror
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272174
Use this as a reference for better pictures:
3) Remove the following screws, remove the plastic pieces and switches that are attached to the switches:
4) Remove this clip by rotating it similar to the one from my writeup
From Writeup:
5) Maneuver the handle as shown, don’t forget to use a towel!
6)Now its time to remove this rod connected to the handle
Use some wire cutters to wedge them apart while you push the plastic clips on the other side towards the center
6)GTFO
7) Here is the culprit
Fixing it will vary on your situation, but chances are that you have the same issue as I did
Here’s how I fixed it, make sure you read it all before starting
8 )I wanted to rearrange the spring, I figured I would move it to the other side, away from the broken area
I cut the longer part of the spring
How much? Well I used this as a reference, enough to clear under the handle
9) DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. In my quest to find a suitable configuration, I cut the other part of the spring that is “U” shaped, resulting in a shorter segment that would normally easily hold the spring in place nicely. What was left for me was barely enough to hold it in place.
The now missing part in the picture would normally go wedged under the lip in the picture as shown.
10) BAM!
11) Before trying to slide in the handle again, unscrew this 1 or 2 turns counter clockwise. ( I did 2) The door wont unlock because of the space taken up by the spring under the handle (where I said to cut and tuck it in)
12) Put the handle in, and use some pliers to pop the rod to the handle
13) when you do put the handle in, it’ll be a little hard to get it to line up correctly, Its because the spring that is tucked under the lip is in the way. It wasn’t too big of an issue for me, seeing as I cut it accidentally… But you’ll have to maneuver it. You’ll see what I mean
14) Put the 2 major bolts on it, and try it out before you screw on the other little parts! (you’ll thank me) When it works, Screw everything on in reverse order, and BAM! Your done
Note: I accidentally didn’t put the rod back on in the video, which is why you see it doesn’t open.
Rep, as always is accepted