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YOUR RESEARCHOutside door handle not working

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Install linkage at the factory hehehe

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Happend to me aswell, my dealer dint charge me for it (1hr job) and Blamed the Lazy German who installed the Linkage at the Factory hehehe

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Use heat gun or hair dryer

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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive before you start peeling it.

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Install linkage at the factory hehehe

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Happend to me aswell, my dealer dint charge me for it (1hr job) and Blamed the Lazy German who installed the Linkage at the Factory hehehe

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Outside door handle not working

Use heat gun or hair dryer

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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive before you start peeling it.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Seems the linkage has detached from the outside handle. Inside lever works. When I lift the outside handle the window does the normal drop. My question - Can you remove the outside handle assembly without removing the interior panel/airbag etc? It's a 99 996 cab.

POST 2Original post

No, you need to go in from the inside. Chances are the activating lever is broken.

POST 3Original post

I had the same thing happen. The linkage unsnapped on the inside. Unfortunately, you have to remove the side airbag, doorpanel, etc... to gain access. Even then, it is a pain to get it reattached. I cinched a zip tie around the snap-in mount so it won't happen again. There is an excellent write- up on Renntech about removing the panel and airbag. Be careful!

POST 4Original post

Happend to me aswell, my dealer dint charge me for it (1hr job) and Blamed the Lazy German who installed the Linkage at the Factory hehehe

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I figured as much but was wishing I did not have to remove the door panel. Thanks!

POST 6Original post

It's actually pretty easy. The only annoying part is removing the plastic sheet from the door frame. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive before you start peeling it. -shawn

POST 7Original post

I did it. The U-shaped retaining latch came lose. I started a thread about it. Helps if you have skinny girl hands like me to reach in.

POST 8Original post

That happened to a friend, except it broke on the inside. I helped, and was surprised that it wasn't that difficult. Good luck

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