Door Handle removal

hotsnot · 13-11-17, 03:01 PM

So my drivers door handle exploded last week on my B2 Coupe, new one on its way. Whilst investigating what had happened I found it impossible to remove the rod for the locking mechanism from the handle/door lock. Any advice on how this is achieved would be appreciated, the door latch release was dead easy.

Jase

4v6 · 13-11-17, 05:28 PM

Youll need to remove the door card to access all the bits as the locking rod is on a plastic clip that has to be rotated around and off the rods to get the handle out the door.
Haynes manual is a good source of info for these models as theyre detailed, unlike all their newer stuff which is written for nursery grade mechanics...

hotsnot · 14-11-17, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4v6

Youll need to remove the door card to access all the bits as the locking rod is on a plastic clip that has to be rotated around and off the rods to get the handle out the door.
Haynes manual is a good source of info for these models as theyre detailed, unlike all their newer stuff which is written for nursery grade mechanics...

The haynes manual I've got seem to cover s2 door handle removal but not b2. I had a go last week and there didn't seem to be enough movement in the rod to get it to clear the plastic bit on the lock/latch mechanism. I don't want to get to ham fisted with it and break something else.

Isimmo · 14-11-17, 02:37 PM

Here's a handy youtube guide....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7_PX1cVuaVA

vorsprung durch technik · 14-11-17, 03:14 PM

On a serious not Jase, get yourself an old copy of the B2 saloon coupe Haynes manual.

hotsnot · 15-11-17, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

On a serious not Jase, get yourself an old copy of the B2 saloon coupe Haynes manual.

Hopefully this will be the right one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hanuman · 15-11-17, 01:49 PM

Depending upon which rod is involved-

Some are retained in plastic collar; once inserted, the collar is rotated and clips around the rod, holding it in place.

Others go together in a sequence. Item 9 I think is disconnected from the latching mech first (1&7), once the rod is dangling in the 'quadrant' item 29, the rod is turned through 90°, and simply slips out of the slot.

What you really need to do is show a pic of the problem bits, so that specific suggestions can be given.

vorsprung durch technik · 15-11-17, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotsnot

Hopefully this will be the right one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes that's the right one.

hotsnot · 15-11-17, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanuman

Depending upon which rod is involved-

Some are retained in plastic collar; once inserted, the collar is rotated and clips around the rod, holding it in place.

Others go together in a sequence. Item 9 I think is disconnected from the latching mech first (1&7), once the rod is dangling in the 'quadrant' item 29, the rod is turned through 90°, and simply slips out of the slot.

What you really need to do is show a pic of the problem bits, so that specific suggestions can be given.

Cool cheers, it's part 9 I am having problems with

, I can't get it detached from the latch mech.

hotsnot · 19-11-17, 06:54 PM

Well that was a waste of 2 hours, couldn't get the old barrel into the new handle, all the levers fell out of the barrel that came with the new handle, the handle is a shit fit, old seals don't fit, had to tap the end where its screwed to the door and to top it all it won't open the door so I'm still having to open it from passengers side

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Has anyone bought and used one of the door handles from vw heritage or classic vw?

14-11-17, 02:37 PM	#4
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Here's a handy youtube guide.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7_PX1cVuaVA __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

15-11-17, 01:49 PM	#7
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Depending upon which rod is involved- Some are retained in plastic collar; once inserted, the collar is rotated and clips around the rod, holding it in place. Others go together in a sequence. Item 9 I think is disconnected from the latching mech first (1&7), once the rod is dangling in the 'quadrant' item 29, the rod is turned through 90°, and simply slips out of the slot. What you really need to do is show a pic of the problem bits, so that specific suggestions can be given. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor Last edited by Hanuman; 15-11-17 at 01:57 PM.

13-11-17, 05:28 PM	#2
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Youll need to remove the door card to access all the bits as the locking rod is on a plastic clip that has to be rotated around and off the rods to get the handle out the door. Haynes manual is a good source of info for these models as theyre detailed, unlike all their newer stuff which is written for nursery grade mechanics...

14-11-17, 03:14 PM	#5
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	On a serious not Jase, get yourself an old copy of the B2 saloon coupe Haynes manual.

19-11-17, 06:54 PM	#10
hotsnot Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire Posts: 59	Well that was a waste of 2 hours, couldn't get the old barrel into the new handle, all the levers fell out of the barrel that came with the new handle, the handle is a shit fit, old seals don't fit, had to tap the end where its screwed to the door and to top it all it won't open the door so I'm still having to open it from passengers side . Has anyone bought and used one of the door handles from vw heritage or classic vw?