How do you remove the window crank from a 1996 Saturn SE?

Answer 1

A lot of older window cranks are held in with a clip which is difficult to get out unless you buy a special tool sold at auto parts stores made just for this application. If you ask at the parts store they will know just what you're talking about. The tool is pretty cheap in price from what I remember.

Answer 2

there is a special tool you have to get to be able to slide behind base of handle and slide out the horse shoe retaining clip sometimes if you can see the clip behind there a flat head screwdriver may work

Answer 3

i have had to do this so many times to my excel, because of its dodgy window mechanisms, (btw, i found the best thing to do after it stuffs up too many times is too get a new mechanism at the Hyundai wrecker!)

ok, theres a little metal bent 'U' shaped pin that clips around the part of the handle that's inside the door skin. it takes patience, but you need to get medium sized flat head screwdriver, wedge it behind the winder and make a gap between the winder and the door skin. locate the closed side if the metal pin, and pop it out...sounds easy enough, but it can be tricky to see in there... if you cant pop it out from the closed end, kind of use the screwdriver to pry it off from the open side, hard to explain, but i think this way opens the 'U' up and you can whip it off. NOTE- don't lose the pin, u need it for the winder to stay on when you put it back together!!

i find the easiest way to replace the winder and pin is to hold the pin in place on the winder..in line with the little gaps (you'll see what i mean) then put the handle in place and use the screwdriver again, or something else handy, to clip the pin back in place.

hope this helps, and good luck!

shannon

Answer 4

You can get a Window handle remover from an automotive parts store that'll help remove a clip that holds on the handle. With this you can remove the clip and then the handle.

Answer 5

they make a special tool for this. its available at Autozone, andvance auto and checker in the HELP section. its labled GM window crank removal tool, its like $6

Answer 6

ay have a horse shoe type clip at the rear behind handle removal tool available at auto parts

Answer 7

there is a cooter pin holding it on.. use needle nose pliers or a small tool with a hook and pull it out. should come right off after that. cheers,

Answer 8

Got to http://dbw533.aisites.com/diyauto/Metro_Window_replacement/reduced/94metro-door-glass.html

Answer 9

You need a crank removal tool