Help: Removing window winders on doorcards?

[MurrayM_]

Changing the doorcards on my mk3 astra, cant get the window winders off though? Not keen on snapping them as the i'll need them for the new doorcards. Anyone got any techniques to taking them off?

[jayporn]

There's a little clip on the back of the handle needs to be pulled up, kind of looks like this (^) cba drawing it lmao

sure you need the handle pointing downwards and hook it from above, or might be able to push one side up from underneath.

[Jack]

Get a small hook or flathead screwdriver under the winder and flick the clip off underneath.

The winder is pushed onto a spline with a groove in it, and the clip fits in the groove and stops it from coming off. Genius and simple.

[MurrayM_]

awryt, will try that later on! thanks

[Paul]

Best thing you'll ever buy is :-

WINDOW WINDER CLIP REMOVAL TOOL Stk.No.52580 on eBay (end time 25-Sep-10 12:58:36 BST)

[Andy^mk3]

Sod buying a tool :P

I just push the door card back, get a little screwdriver in there and it pops straight out!

[MurrayM_]

sounds alot easier than it is haha, still not got them off. will buy the tool at this rate, is the clip up tight to the window winder or is it in the doorcard?

[Benn]

Its up tight to the winder, push the card in and the lower washer and you should just see the clip. Carefull it will ping right with some power..

[mikesmith181]

will be up against the door card buddy, there is about 5mm between the winder arm and where the clip is.

[MurrayM_]

thanks guys, will give it a try tomorrow and see how i get on!

[MurrayM_]

got the doorcards off today and fitted uprated speakers, thanks for the advice everyone.
got the winder off by jamming a rag between the doorcard and window winder and pulling it out

[Andybon]

Best way I have found to do it, Is to use a cloth.

Basically roll the rag up and slide it behind the winder and lower it to the bottom. Make sure the pointed ends are touching the rag and move from side to side. It should pop up enough for you to get hold of it and pull it up.

Cheaper than buying any tool and works just as good!