Help replacing door pulls

How do you get the nut off the bucket to take the pin out of the handle? I can't
get to it. The glass is also in my way. Is there anyone in the Houston area that does this type of work? Thanks in advance.

Hello WhiteH2,

I have replaced the exterior door handle insert plates that hold the door handle /lever. It’s a real bear to tackle so take your time.

1) Have to remove door panel
2) unplug all electrical housings on door switches
3) Remove black plastic panel (use an exacto knife to slice down the center of the rubber silicon, rather than pulling on the plastic liner to separate from door)
3) loosen window track glass clamps
4) bring window glass downward, loosen window track(s)
5) remove window track and rest at lower level of door
6) rotate glass to its side, and rest at the lower level of the door (allows access to mirror bolts and nuts)


It real critical, that you lower the glass prior to loosening window tracks or else the glass will fall. Allow at least 1 hour per door.