morning chaps,i'm just in the process of getting some chrome door handles or the covers i'm just wondering about these clips that break on removal & is it a ling job fitting them.
i'd prefer to put complete handles on instead of the stick on covers has anyone fitted the covers.? if so how secure are the..?

andy.

I dont think you can get chrome handles, only covers.

If you are changing the handles they dont worry about breaking the clips since the new ones simply clip in place. Be wary of the retaining springs on the front door handles since they are more of an issue if they fall into the door surround (like mine did).

As for the covers, I'm sure they work great if you use the correct glue.

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their on flee bay daz same price as complete handles but less hassle.

Andy
Re-read my first line mate......I have seen the covers in all colours including carbon fibre.
I certainly think the covers are the way to go if you need a chrome finish.

I wanted black so decided to change the whole handles, much more hassle but a nicer end result!

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how long to change daz..?

andy.

Don't know if I am mising something here but I just fitted a new set of handles

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Looking at figure 3 they are simply covers that glue onto the handle body.
The springs are only an issue when you remove the handle body on the front doors.

Hope this helps

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Andy
I would say it can be done in less than an hour, once you resign yourself to the fact that you will damage the clips on the old bits you can simply adopt the bull in a china shop approach and just get on with it....lol!

Just remember that the torx screw on the lock mecinism (front passenger door) is only like a grub screw, turn it a few times a turn at a time and see if the lock will slide out before turning a further time and then you wont loose the screw, sounds complicated but obvious once you have done it. You access the head of the torx screw by removing a rubber gromet, visible when you open the door!!!

Hope this helps

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dazsear wrote:

Looking at figure 3 they are simply covers that glue onto the handle body.
The springs are only an issue when you remove the handle body on the front doors.

Hope this helps

Daz

i take it you get new clips with the new handles then daz.

andy.

Yes mate the clips are part of the plastic piece (see figure 4) and they always break when you remove this piece, no big deal since you are replacing this bit of plastic anyway!

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looks like i'll be ordering some then,many thanks for all the info guys.

andy.

Im going to do this as soon as the weather picks up, i wasnt aware that there are springs in the front doors?. I have complete 1 piece handles to replace and was advised of this procedure, is anything missing :-

Removal
1. Remove cap (not bothered if they break as have new ones)
2. Pull the handle outwards then slide it back towards the rear whilst held in the open position. The handle will disengage and can be removed along with the seals.

Fitting.
1. Push in the rear of the main handle
2. Angle the front of the handle towards the front of the car and slot in
3. Slide the handle forwards to lock in place
4. Fit the cap

The only deviation was the passenger side front door which needs the key to remove the cap.

Will using this procedure work fine or is a step / tip missing?

Thanks

Carl