Interior door handles

js1 · 06-13-2011, 08:39 AM

Does anyone know how to remove the interior door handles? Or have any pictures of the process? Thanks

wstar · 06-13-2011, 08:40 AM

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Dzel · 06-13-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

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js1 · 06-13-2011, 03:45 PM

thanks. the manual says i need a pawl to remove the interior door handle? where can i get one? would a nissan dealership sell it?

js1 · 06-13-2011, 03:57 PM

made a mistake in my lasy reply. i need a plastic remover tool to remove the pawls. where would i find a plastic removal tool? is there another name for it?

wstar · 06-13-2011, 07:05 PM

I would assume Nissan sells their special remover tools. I usually get by with cut-up and/or sharpened peices of old plastic credit cards (you could even use a screwdriver for most of them if you're very careful, but you run the risk of gouging the edge of the plastic).

370Ztune · 06-13-2011, 07:08 PM

You can find interior panel tools at most auto parts stores. There are also quite a few cheap sets on Amazon...
Amazon.com: panel removal tool: Automotive

Hope that helps!

happytheman · 06-13-2011, 08:49 PM

Picked up mine at Auto Zone for $5.

js1 · 06-13-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the info. Has anyone removed the interior door handle or replaced one? Is it hard to do?

js1 · 06-15-2011, 06:48 PM

Does anyone have pictures of removing the interior door handle? Is the process hard to do? Thanks

happytheman · 06-15-2011, 09:06 PM

Hmm, I just attempted a pretty thorough search on this community as well as the web with no success. It would seem that NewYorkJon34 has removed his to get them wrapped:

Carbon Fiber Element Door Handle Pieces Installed!!!

Send him a PM and perhaps he can give you some pointers, or maybe someone else on the board knows of a DIY somewhere.

happytheman · 06-15-2011, 09:32 PM

Try here for the service manual:

Nissan 370Z Owners Manual / Service Manuals - Nissan 370Z Forum

Boost_lee · 06-16-2011, 01:09 AM

You will need to remove the door panel first, then take off the door handle while it is off of the car.

Try this:
Video #2 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo

It's about 2 minutes into the video. Courtesy of SlikNik
You can get the plastic interior remover tools even from walmart, if they have car audio install tools. I got my set from harbor freight for a few bucks and it has 6 pieces.

hope this helps

Carbon Fiber Element · 06-16-2011, 03:06 PM

Where in Jersey are you?? Im in central jersey if you wanna come by ill give you a hand. Just curious y you are taking them out??

Joebarchuck · 06-16-2011, 05:08 PM

Anyone here knows how to disconnect the electrical cable from the side airbag system inside the door panel. I tried pulling it, twisting it, nothing. It won't move. I am sure there is a way to disconnect that cable.

06-13-2011, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Interior door handles Does anyone know how to remove the interior door handles? Or have any pictures of the process? Thanks

06-13-2011, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	2009 370z Service Manual Complete ready to Download! __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-13-2011, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I would assume Nissan sells their special remover tools. I usually get by with cut-up and/or sharpened peices of old plastic credit cards (you could even use a screwdriver for most of them if you're very careful, but you run the risk of gouging the edge of the plastic). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-13-2011, 07:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	You can find interior panel tools at most auto parts stores. There are also quite a few cheap sets on Amazon... Amazon.com: panel removal tool: Automotive Hope that helps! __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

06-13-2011, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Picked up mine at Auto Zone for $5. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	thanks. the manual says i need a pawl to remove the interior door handle? where can i get one? would a nissan dealership sell it?

06-13-2011, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	made a mistake in my lasy reply. i need a plastic remover tool to remove the pawls. where would i find a plastic removal tool? is there another name for it?

06-13-2011, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the info. Has anyone removed the interior door handle or replaced one? Is it hard to do?

06-15-2011, 06:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Does anyone have pictures of removing the interior door handle? Is the process hard to do? Thanks

06-15-2011, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Hmm, I just attempted a pretty thorough search on this community as well as the web with no success. It would seem that NewYorkJon34 has removed his to get them wrapped: Carbon Fiber Element Door Handle Pieces Installed!!! Send him a PM and perhaps he can give you some pointers, or maybe someone else on the board knows of a DIY somewhere. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-15-2011, 09:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Try here for the service manual: Nissan 370Z Owners Manual / Service Manuals - Nissan 370Z Forum __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-16-2011, 01:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	You will need to remove the door panel first, then take off the door handle while it is off of the car. Try this: Video #2 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo It's about 2 minutes into the video. Courtesy of SlikNik You can get the plastic interior remover tools even from walmart, if they have car audio install tools. I got my set from harbor freight for a few bucks and it has 6 pieces. hope this helps __________________ My TT Z

06-16-2011, 03:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 199	Where in Jersey are you?? Im in central jersey if you wanna come by ill give you a hand. Just curious y you are taking them out?? __________________ http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...2623_HDR-1.jpg Text or call 732.754.0423 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Instagram @Carbonfiberelement

06-16-2011, 05:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Anyone here knows how to disconnect the electrical cable from the side airbag system inside the door panel. I tried pulling it, twisting it, nothing. It won't move. I am sure there is a way to disconnect that cable. __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

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