Replacing Door Handles: Help Please

[mleblond]

Hi Guys...just got my new chrome door handles with obviously no instructions...anyone know how to remove the door panels so i can install theses? I tried quickly and feel like I am gonna brake it off...

I tried to search but can't find anything good.

Thanks

[Jeff-TheBiz]

A client today (bouncex's brother) picked up his car today and wished he could trade someone for the painted handles instead of the the chrome ones.. BTW he had Black as well.

Now you know you should have come by my office and said hi today.

OT: I think you might need to check out the service manual. and I am 100% sure you are going to have to dismantle each door.

[mleblond]

I completely forgot to come say hi....sorry jeff. I will check the service manual and see...

[mleblond]

A client today (bouncex's brother) picked up his car today and wished he could trade someone for the painted handles instead of the the chrome ones.. BTW he had Black as well.

Now you know you should have come by my office and said hi today.

OT: I think you might need to check out the service manual. and I am 100% sure you are going to have to dismantle each door.

Oops I dont have that...

[Jeff-TheBiz]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=10128&highlight=service+manual+online

[mleblond]

lol got one door off but it started to rain....just my luck :( Im gonna go find an indoor parking garage to finish the job ;)

[Slipstream]

reviving old thread!!!

lol so how did you do these? im pondering how to do them myself also since i just picked up some chrome handles..but not too sure what to do..or should i bring it to jim?

[mit-gee-mui]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=312824&postcount=1
Maybe ask this guy to scan his sheet and put it online.:whoa:chuckle




http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8660&highlight=door+handle%2A
Post 5 maybe be useful, but I haven't checked to see if the link works.



Same question, non-speed3
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=9887&highlight=door+handle%2A (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=9887&highlight=door+handle%2A)

[Slipstream]

thats who i bought it from today haha >_<
was waiting for you to pop up too mgm LOL

[mleblond]

all I say is ....it's a PITA to do and I damaged my paint doing so... :complain

[Wild Weasel]

Are they riveted on? The ones on my Sunfire are riveted. Bodyshop had to work their magic to replace them for me. :D

[Slipstream]

ok these are going to jim..is in his hands now LOL

[cwp_sedan]

I found this today...Looks like they come off fairly easy!

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=120695.0

[mleblond]

I found this today...Looks like they come off fairly easy!

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=120695.0

led look cool,
they come off easy it's putting it back on. I scratched my door trying to put the spring back on :(

[Slipstream]

beautifull thanks cwp! time to get to work =D

[babydubz]

wow, you guys acutally bought chrome handles? i'm dreading the ones coming on my 3 =(