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    Default how do i remove window trim and door handles?

    ok im painting my vn
    and im kinda stmped on how to get the window trim off... its just below the windows
    and how do i get the door handles off?

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    there is a c clip holding the dore handel on once you have taken it off and all the screws the dore trim will lift up and off

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    to get he front belt molds off take off the mirrors then theres a small philips screw at the opposite end of the inside of the mold near the handle side. one side held by the mirror one by this screw. then once those 2 removed just grab it by the handle end and lift vertically and it will pop right off. same for the rear doors but think there just held on by 2 screws one on each end of the mold. for the handles you have to remove the door trims to get at the back of the handles. pop off the lock rod knobs with a mini flat head screwdriver. stick the screwdriver in the verticality between the red tab and the lock shield trim and pry against it carefully until the red plastic pops forward then lift it off. theres a screw that holds the shield on, take it off. the handle that you pull the door shut with has a trim that pops off theres 2 screws under it. pull the handle trim off and there might be another screw behind that cant remember so have a look. to remove the window regulator handle youll need a tool to slide the spring clip off (this is obviously if you dont have electric windows) . not sure where you can get it, maybe super cheap auto. the rest is trim clips so just slide a flat head under the trim and pry froward to pop each clip till the trim is free or you can just grab the trim bare handed and pry it. pull back the plastic barrier glued to the door shell to get at the handle. in the centre of the handle is going to be a thin metal clip running horizontally. you wanna grab it where it loops and slide it to the centre of the door to free the handle components. disconnect any lock or latch rods attached to the handle or lock barrel as well. hope this helps...


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