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Can someone tell me how to remove the front door pull handle cover? Mine is grimy and need painting. A video shows one being pulled and sliding off the mounted handle but mine must be fused on after 22 years. I'm hesitant to use a screwdriver or blade of some sort thinking it will ruin the cover. Any tips or suggestions?
Spencer
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Pull out on the bottom. It just pops off.

Might have to slide a pry tool in there to get it started, but I can usually get them off by hand?

On Apr 16, 2024, at 6:52?AM, Spencer Allen via groups.io <soxndubs1951@...> wrote:

?Can someone tell me how to remove the front door pull handle cover? Mine is grimy and need painting. A video shows one being pulled and sliding off the mounted handle but mine must be fused on after 22 years. I'm hesitant to use a screwdriver or blade of some sort thinking it will ruin the cover. Any tips or suggestions?
Spencer
02mvwk


 

Speaking of that, does anyone know of a source for the rubber gaskets around the door handles?? All of mine are in various states of decay but I'm either searching for the wrong term or looking in the wrong places as I can't seem to find any.? I need drivers/passenger and sliding door gaskets.

Thanks!

MJ


On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:31?AM Cole via <colepford=[email protected]> wrote:
Pull out on the bottom. It just pops off.

Might have to slide a pry tool in there to get it started, but I can usually get them off by hand?

On Apr 16, 2024, at 6:52?AM, Spencer Allen via <soxndubs1951=[email protected]> wrote:

?Can someone tell me how to remove the front door pull handle cover? Mine is grimy and need painting. A video shows one being pulled and sliding off the mounted handle but mine must be fused on after 22 years. I'm hesitant to use a screwdriver or blade of some sort thinking it will ruin the cover. Any tips or suggestions?
Spencer
02mvwk



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Menko Johnson


 

Thanks Cole. Worked like you said though I did break the 3 tab holes pulling it off but shouldn't be a problem going back on.

On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 2:28?PM Menko J via <menkoj=[email protected]> wrote:
Speaking of that, does anyone know of a source for the rubber gaskets around the door handles?? All of mine are in various states of decay but I'm either searching for the wrong term or looking in the wrong places as I can't seem to find any.? I need drivers/passenger and sliding door gaskets.

Thanks!

MJ


On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:31?AM Cole via <colepford=[email protected]> wrote:
Pull out on the bottom. It just pops off.

Might have to slide a pry tool in there to get it started, but I can usually get them off by hand?

On Apr 16, 2024, at 6:52?AM, Spencer Allen via <soxndubs1951=[email protected]> wrote:

?Can someone tell me how to remove the front door pull handle cover? Mine is grimy and need painting. A video shows one being pulled and sliding off the mounted handle but mine must be fused on after 22 years. I'm hesitant to use a screwdriver or blade of some sort thinking it will ruin the cover. Any tips or suggestions?
Spencer
02mvwk



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Menko Johnson


 

If you mean the one between the handle and the door, the VW part numbers for the 'packing' are 701837209 for the left and 701837210 for the right.? Can't remember where I found them, but they were $18 each instead of the $37 list price.? I got extras for that price.? Unfortunately, a lot of places use that number for the handle, so you have to sure of what you get.
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Duane
05HD Rialta
227K Miles


 

Thanks Duane, that's the one I need.? Now I have to find it somewhere its not "no longer available"? Appreciate it!

On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 2:06?PM Duane via <txpigeon=[email protected]> wrote:
If you mean the one between the handle and the door, the VW part numbers for the 'packing' are 701837209 for the left and 701837210 for the right.? Can't remember where I found them, but they were $18 each instead of the $37 list price.? I got extras for that price.? Unfortunately, a lot of places use that number for the handle, so you have to sure of what you get.
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Duane
05HD Rialta
227K Miles



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Menko Johnson


 

Search on Amazon, VW 701837209. Found the original underlay for $33.40.


 

Maybe try Ali Express...? DZ Auto Parts Store.??


 

Thanks all!? I got some from ebay someplace in between those two prices.? It fit *ok* but I'm going to try to adjust this weekend.? The hardest part was pulling the pin from the handle lever to get the new rubber gasket in place, and then doing the angle-tilt dance to actually put the handle back in.? I made the mistake of not paying attention to the angle when I removed it, but youtube had the answer ;)? ()

Appreciate all the help!? next up is trying to deal with the black vinyl on the B and C pillars that is peeling and cracking.? I bought a kit a year ago with precut pieces, but have been intimidated by the removal and trying to tuck the ends in without removing the windows.

MJ


On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 6:51?AM Bob H via <bob=[email protected]> wrote:
Maybe try Ali Express...? DZ Auto Parts Store.??



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Menko Johnson