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%!#$*& Window Crank

01/07/2011 10:43 AM

I need to get the door panel off of my '79 Subaru Leone. It has been completely simple except for the window crank. I've searched and probed and cussed and begged but I can not find anything resembling a set screw around the sides and the face of the crank has no screw either.

I'm really trying not to destroy this poor old car but if I don't figure out how to get this crank off I'm going to have to cut the door panel so I can open the drivers door.

Does anyone have any bright ideas?

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Re: %!#$*& window crank

01/07/2011 10:50 AM

Some are held in place by a C-clip that can be accessed by pushing the door panel in to expose the back side of the knob.

Some just pull off.

Have you tried a Subaru forum?
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01/07/2011 3:34 PM

I've done a cursory Subaru Forum search, but haven't yet really sat down to peruse them. Though I'm certain I would get good information from any one I may choose, I already know many of the minds at work here at CR4 so I have a better idea of whose advice I can trust and who is talking out their rear...

Good advice though, thank you.

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01/07/2011 10:56 AM

all of the window cranks i have removed use a "U" shaped clip that goes into slots on two side of the crank just behind the flange that abuts the door panel. a stiff wire with a hook on the end can catch the clip to pull it out, be careful not to lose the clip it is a spring & will fly when released.
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01/07/2011 11:10 AM

Looks like a spring clip.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7595833_repair-interior-door-panel-subaru.html

Look for this, it's not real obvious.

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01/07/2011 11:58 AM

you need one of these.

you use it like this:

do a google search for "window crank removal tool"....

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01/07/2011 2:15 PM

Needle nose pliers will work too.

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01/07/2011 2:45 PM

The trick I use is a thin longish flat blade screwdriver. I insert it between one leg of the clip and the handle. Working the blade under the leg of the clip, to lift it out of the "groove". Once one leg is out, it usually flicks off(keep an eye on the trajectory) There is not a lot of force required to flick off.

Once you've done it, you'll see how really easy it is to get the handles off.

The trick to replacing the handle is to fit the clip on first then push the handle onto the shaft. Just make sure that you have all the bits (that you took of) in place before you put the handle back on.

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01/07/2011 3:36 PM

One of those would be nice... but I went with Tobugrynbak's screwdriver method which was quite effective and free.

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01/07/2011 7:17 PM

I have one of those tools used once about 20 years ago considered it bargain still do and encourage I may yet find use for it again.

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01/07/2011 2:58 PM

A spring clip... too simple... I should have thought of that one...

Thank you all for your quick replies. I will try this today.

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01/07/2011 3:09 PM

It's amazing... when you know what you are doing things work much more smoothly...

Thanks again

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01/07/2011 3:25 PM

Funny how that works eh? =b

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01/07/2011 3:38 PM

I never cease to be amazed at how much a little knowledge can improve life.

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01/09/2011 9:02 AM

The correct information is everything.
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01/08/2011 8:28 AM

There is a clip on the back side of the handle. You need a special tool that you can get at the auto parts store. It is really simple to remove, you slide the tool behind the handle and it spreads the clip and the handle pops off.
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01/08/2011 9:17 AM

Gee, why didn't anyone else think of that? You should register...........we need you.

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01/08/2011 4:44 PM

ROFLMAO!!!!!

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