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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Ahh, how do I get this door panel off!

I blew one of my aftermarket speakers, but got a free replacement because of the warranty (Hertz stuff) but I can't get the panel off to put it in.

When I first got the speakers, they came with free installation at a local shop, so I got them to put them in.

I can get all the clips undone, the handle disconnected, lock out of place, etc... I just can't get my stupid crank window handle off and it's holding the panel on!

Any idea how I do this?

I searched and got a couple 'vague' answers, including using a rag but wasn't really detailed.

Thanks guys!
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, you just gotta pull really hard on the crank to get it out. I don't think there's anything holding it in besides pressure. then you prolly have to pull straigh up on the door panel to get it to pop loose from the door.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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window crank removal tool.....around 5$ from an autoparts store!
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ~Mike~
If I'm not mistaken, you just gotta pull really hard on the crank to get it out. I don't think there's anything holding it in besides pressure. then you prolly have to pull straigh up on the door panel to get it to pop loose from the door.
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window crank removal tool.....around 5$ from an autoparts store!
So do I pull or get a part?
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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no, there is a metal C-clip holding the handle on there....hang on, I'll try to find a reference to what I'm talking about

Here, read this : https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...g+window+crank

Last edited by Jesse_Chouinard; May 9, 2009 at 01:56 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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My bad...the last car i had to take the window cranks off of, they just pulled off. Listen to this feller here ^^ and get that tool so you don't screw your **** up lol
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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open a can of man and pull it off. its really simple dude
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Old May 10, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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buy the tool. alot of cars have different methods but the cobalt uses the stupid clip of death as i call it
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Old May 12, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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u dont have 2 use the tool....some needle nose pliers might work lol..... As stated above there is a c-clip
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dmen SS
u dont have 2 use the tool....some needle nose pliers might work lol..... As stated above there is a c-clip
Thats true, you don't have to use it...I didn't but I scratched the door up. It is just easier with the tool and less time consuming!
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