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99Mali - 05 Jun 2004 03:35 GMT

Does anyone know how to remove the manual window crank from the front doors
on a 99 Malibu?
I can find the screws that hold the door, but cant see a way to remove the
crank without breaking it.

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James C. Reeves - 05 Jun 2004 04:03 GMT

| Does anyone know how to remove the manual window crank from the front doors
| on a 99 Malibu?
| I can find the screws that hold the door, but cant see a way to remove the
| crank without breaking it.

If it's like the cranks back in the 60's and 70's...there is a retaining clip
behind the crank that holds the crank to the shaft. Push the door panel in
some so you can get a look behind the crank and see if there is a clip back
there.

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the terminator - 12 Jun 2004 13:42 GMT

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> Does anyone know how to remove the manual window crank from the front doors
> on a 99 Malibu?
> I can find the screws that hold the door, but cant see a way to remove the
> crank without breaking it.

There is a special tool to remove the clip, if it has one. Just push
the door panel away a bit and see if you can see wire clip.

If it is held in place with a clip, just ask at any auto parts store,
they should have the tool you need.

The older ones (until I got electric windows) from GM all used a clip.
The tool pushes it off. To re-install, put the clip on the crank, and
push onto the shaft. All the easier on the assembly line.

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