DIY-Door handle removal
 

I know there's already has DIY by 209Z http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-handles.html , but had no pics of installation. So here it is:driving:

Tools Required:
Rachet&10mm socket
Flat head screw driver(for


Driver's
1. Locate& remove 2 rubber grommets.
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2.unbolt the 3, 10mm bolts. 1on top hole and 2 on bottom hole.
*Be careful Screw can fall inside the door. I used magnetic screw driver*
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3.pull up & out on the door handles.
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4.You will see two wires. One for the Keyless entry(black wire) and other wire to physically open the door(Metal wire). Pop out 2 clips that holding the black wire and disconnect. And pop out the metal wire.
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5. Driver's side done. Take 5 min brake:excited:


Passenger's

The only difference between Driver's and Passenger's is number of bolts.
Driver's has 3 10mm bolts and Passenger's has 2 10mm bolts. Other then its almost same.




All Finish!! Do whateva u want!! (Paint or Replace with others)
I swapped mine with Simot1's CF door handles. Thanks Simot!!

http://www.the370z.com/members/bumbl...1-img-0397.jpg

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+Rep Me if I helped.

yay. Thanks for updating with pics! =]
+ rep homie!

Nice write up :)
I might add that once you detach the Driver side handle? That both windows will automatically roll down as a safety precaution, And will have to be reset once reinstalled.

In that case, might as well at the reset procedure to this thread:

1. Turn the ignition from OFF to ON, you don't have to start the car for this. Just press the start button until it gets to the ON state, usually OFF > ACC > ON.
2. The airbag light should turn on, wait until it turns off (it should stay on for 7 secs and then turn off) and then turn the ignition to OFF within 1 second.
3. Wait more than 3 seconds after the ignition turns OFF.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, twice. (Total 3 times)

BAM TEAM WORK WOOOT!!!! haha (NOS energy drink)

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AWESOME... Been waiting for a DIY with pics.

Got a spare set of handles here already painted and waiting for install :tiphat:

Oh, man, if you do this, you'd better come out so we's can see it in MD!

I just need some warm weather LOL.

looks nice man

Thanks docaam:tiphat:

Thanks for that. I might be doing something with mine soon and that'll really help :)

Can you clarify this....are you saying once i remove the cover from the second hole that there's going to be 2 10mm bolts in there?

Thanks

Done..YAY..!!

Thanks to "Bumblez" for doing pics for this DIY :tiphat:

http://www.the370z.com/members/troop...7-dscn1378.jpg

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wow awesome, im going to do this when I take the car out!

+repd

Nice Job Bro!!:tup:

All Finish!! Do whateva u want!! (Paint or Replace with others)
I swapped mine with Simot1's CF door handles. Thanks Simot!!

http://www.the370z.com/members/bumbl...1-img-0397.jpg



You got these handles from where? can i get some as well? They look Awsome!

looks awesome. ill be painting mine black this week. +rep

Thanks for adding the pics

+1rep

Looks awesome :tup: I also have a magnetic black z that I want to have matching handles. Could you tell me what you used (type of paint, exact color, coats, clear etc...)?

Gents,

I'm having an issue with that 2nd bolt on the drivers side door handle. Being that its to the right, I cannot get firm traction with my screw drive or socket wrench. Was there any specialized tool that you used??? I want to avoid stripping the screw......

Thanks

Bump. Really could use some pointers regarding the 2nd bolt on the drivers side before I rip the door handle off........

I used a 10mm 1/4 drive short socket with an extension? I loosened the bolt just before it was totally free and used a Magnet on the extension to hold the bolt to the socket and pulled it out. I recommend you make sure you have the bolt attached to the socket when pulling it out while magnetized, this is to make sure you don't drop the 10mm bolt in the door frame. The driver side door handle has a hex head bolt that also needs to be removed its just below the door jam.


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Triples your the man. There was no mentioning of that hex nut. The door handle has now been removed......:happydance:

hey this may be a dumb question but i cant get the black wire plate off to save life wat did you guys use to get the black wire free

if it's the tab i think you're talking about, you just gotta yank it out...don't try to prevent damage to it 'cause it will never come out that way! Can't remember, but i think i may have pryed it a little with a screwdriver. Even so, i was still able to re-use the tab; it wasn't that damaged.

its the plate holding the black wire on to the door handle, and its the screws i cant get out

excellent post, doing mine in spring, car sleeping now :yawn:

ah, the wire for the electronic door lock yes? That will remain attached to the door handle; you will need to unplug the harness which sits inside the door.

how were u able to that unplugged

how were u able to get that unplugged?

the wire goes through a tab that holds it to the inside frame of the door. You have to pull that tab out of the hole, then you can get better leverage to unplug the harness. I believe the plug/harness sits right on the actual tab.

okay i can get my hand in there i just cant disconnect the black tab or the blue connector

yea, that's why you have to pry it off the frame, and then unplug it.

well thanks for the help but im letting this one go

glokwork, what process did you use for painting the door handles? is that factory matched paint?

Hey xweapon, mine is magnetic black also, i took my handles to a local collision center and gave them the paint code. And the paint matches pretty good. Definitely a good move for the black Z's.

Thanks. Did you have them paint it? or did you just get the paint from them? If I remember correctly, the paint code is G41.

that sounds about right, but you can find the paint code on the sticker in the door jam. But no, i took the handles to them and had them paint it, was around $100. But i think that price will vary greatly depending where you go.