Advice on removing door handle from ML door

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hissing_sid - 04 Dec 2006 11:39 GMT

I have a 2001 ML and need to take the front driver's side door handle
off (to swap with an new door). Can anyone advise me on the procedure
to remove the door handle? I have the trim off, but there is a lot so
stuff (eg; air bag) around there!

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hissing_sid - 09 Dec 2006 16:01 GMT

Has anyone got a clue how to take the door handle off an ML? I am
really struggling to see how to do it. :-(

Thanks

> I have a 2001 ML and need to take the front driver's side door handle
> off (to swap with an new door). Can anyone advise me on the procedure
> to remove the door handle? I have the trim off, but there is a lot so
> stuff (eg; air bag) around there!
>
> Cheers

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bigmart - 20 Feb 2007 07:26 GMT

Sid
I’m not 100% sure but it won’t cost to look. The retaining torx drive
screw for the handle is usually located by removing the door rubber
round about where the handle is sited. That should reveal an access
hole to remove the locking part of the handle,once this is undone and
removed pull the handle to the left and away from the door and
hopefully you will be a beakless Budgie and suceed. If you’re swappin
the door remove the multi plug in the door pillar before movin the
side air bag. One kid at work did’nt 1 time. it cost us a fortune but
was as funny to see his face after it went off.
Big Mart

> I have a 2001 ML and need to take the front driver's side door
> handle
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>
> Cheers

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bigmart - 20 Feb 2007 23:26 GMT

Sid
I had a look at a 06 plate ML today. From what I can make out at first
glance then retaining bolt is behind the small rubber gromit
located on the door.{The bolt is at an angle, it may take some
findin}You really shouldn’t have to take the trim pad off to get to
it.
Best of luck. Mart

> I have a 2001 ML and need to take the front driver's side door
> handle
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>
> Cheers

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