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There is some sort of clip or something holding this bugger on. I've tried to get at it with a screwdriver and even extra small needle nose pliers, but no dice.

My Chilton's manual says i need some special tool but I have not been able to find it in stores or online.

Surely someone around here has pulled one of these guys off before. Please Help.

Auto zone, napa, about $5.00.

Any autoparts place should have the tool to remove the clip for under $10. It takes seconds to remove the clip and window crank if you have the right tool.

This should be the tool that you need. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-and-Garage-Equipment/Window-Handle-Remover-Tool/_/N-25tn

If you have a Harbor Frieght store near you they have the tools also. I have 2 different types, one like the one in the Auto Zone link and one like pliers only very thin. What you are trying to remove is a spring wire clip. Even with the tool they are hard to catch and remove.:smileyb:

I've used a needle nose pliers and pushed the clip out of the groove.

Just saw them today at NORTHERN TOOL SUPPLY for $3.60

The tool is the way to got but I have taken them out before with a rag or piece of cloth by putting the middle part of the cloth in there and pulling back and forth on each end. This usually takes a couple of tries but can work.

The clip is a horseshoe shape and is made out of about .040 diameter wire. They can be hard to see because the groove is just about in line with the large diameter of the crank. But, If you push the panel in, you should be able to see it. All you have to do is to get something under one end and it will lift right off. You may need to get it all the way off the handle to get the handle off, but you can install the handle with the clip in place, which is how GM did it.

I took my 70 down to the local body shop, gave the guy a five, and less than two minuets he had all four handles off. I went by around lunch time and I guess I just got lucky.

you need one of theses.......

http://www.elcaminocentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=809&stc=1&d=1292159241:beer:

I just did mine with my fingers, stuck em down in there and pulled one side up out of the groove. It takes a few tries and it hurts you fingertips pretty bad but it works! :nanawrench:

I just did mine with my fingers, stuck em down in there and pulled one side up out of the groove. It takes a few tries and it hurts you fingertips pretty bad but it works! :nanawrench:
Yeah,you can do that too,but why go through the frustration and pain,when, spend the $5.oo and make it "Easy" on yourself.Anyway your going to do both sides,right??:poke:
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You can remove this WITHOUT spending a DIME Get a wash Rag runit back and forth behind The Handle and the clip will come out WATCH where the clip goes sometimes it doesnot Stick to the Rag Done this Many times !! Never failed :texas:

The tools do work, but like the rest of us, the OP wants the handle off NOW, not next week.

I think the washrag trick is great. I've never used it. but I will next time I'm looking at removing a handle,

Sounds like a rinky dink fix but it does work. No sweat involved. The way I was shown is take a piece of old tee shirt,maybe a foot long, give it a wrap behind the handle and whip the rag out real fast. The cloth cathches the retainer ring end and out it comes. Sometimes its caught in the rag and sometimes it takes a little flight to parts unknown. Watch for it. No damage to the door panel, either. Brian Boru

I bought the tool at Autozone and I had the clip off in minutes.Thanks Gilby for posting the pic made finding it much easier. :You_Rock:

Now for the real problem. I need to find one of these:
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I'm pretty sure i'm going to need to make a junk yard run. Can you folks tell me what other chevys would have door handles like this one?

Thanks all,
PG :beer:

1978- 1987 Malibu (2 door , 4 door , wagon), cutlass ,el camino, not sure but monte carlo and regal also

Get a wash Rag run it back and forth behind The Handle and the clip will come out

X2, Ive done it like this many times.