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05-26-2009, 01:29 AM
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Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Wenatchee, WA
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HELP! Removing manual window crank
Searched, and tried, but I can't get the stupid window crank off. I know there is a metal clip in there, and heard something about a "rag" trick. Putting tint on my girlfriends windows and although I was able to get the door panel off enough to get the tint on, getting the door panel back on with the crank still on there is posing a problem. Any help would be appreciated, especially if you can post pics.
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05-26-2009, 01:53 AM
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  Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009
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Slide rag between crank base and door panel, then move rag side to side. The clip should pop off, then you can pull the handle off.
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05-26-2009, 01:24 PM
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Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008
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Bend the end of a wire like a large paper clip into a hook. Push down on the door panel opposite the crank handle. You should see the clip. Hook the clip and pull it out.
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05-26-2009, 05:37 PM
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Can't wait to go and try these tips. Going to finish the tint on the '09 and hopefully get started on the '07 today.
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05-26-2009, 06:02 PM
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Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
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Popped mine off many times with the cloth trick. Got pics somewhere that I took but never posted for a speaker DIY.
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05-26-2009, 06:04 PM
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I think my problem last night was the rag was too thick. I'll find an old t-shirt, that should work better. I'm used to the old cars that just had a cap on the crank, and a simple screw holding it on there.
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05-26-2009, 06:06 PM
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Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
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I had an old supply of baby wash cloths around which happened to work perfectly. I hear ya about the old cap and screw.
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05-26-2009, 07:03 PM
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Pics
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05-26-2009, 09:46 PM
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Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008
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they sell little metal tools that do the same if you're somebody that does this often... I still have mine... cost like $7 back in 2001 and I've used it probably 15 times.
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