How to remove manual chevy window handle crank

This video show's a simple and easy way to remove the manual window crank handle from a chevy car or truck without the special tool. "window crank removal"
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[@billleach3396]

Although my days of being an 'auto-mechanic' are nearly a half a century behind me... and I do have a clip tool (somewhere), I had never seen or heard of this trick before. Just goes to show you that an old dog can learn new tricks! Great video!

[@rickbharper]

I don't know why this video doesn't have more views. This worked amazingly well and saved me tons of time removing the door panels on my truck. For those of you wondering if this actually works - just try it! Took me all of 20 seconds and I got the clip to fly out the bottom exactly like they showed in slow-motion. After doing this I honestly don't know why anyone would ever buy the tool. Thank you so much!

[@danielmiller2977]

I needed to replace the window crank watched a few videos. The're all different. Man am I glad I watched yours. Not only was it as easy as it looked, but now when I am with someone else with this issue, I can grab a rag and look like Mcgiver.

[@peterjacobs6290]

This was the best tip I have seen on KZbin!

[@mrhypnomadic1104]

I can't even guess how much time & frustration you saved me with this tip! Thank you!!!

[@hooknbook911]

37 GM engineers disliked this vid 😂😂

[@fredbowman8307]

Thank you Sir Nathan!! Can't locate the tool (pliers) that I bought 60 years ago, so I'm another old dog happy to learn your new trick. Kudos.

[@J_KhayGaming]

Thanks. Neither the Haynes or Chilton books told me what to do other than to apply pressure to the trim and use a wire tool to remove the lock clip. I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. I banged and beat, cussed and threw fits...I was about to just cut a hole in the trim for the handle to come through...until I found your video. Saved me HOURS of time!!!

[@samualiam9981]

2005 Colorado 117,365 miles on the dial and the crank handle finally went. Thank you very much sir.

[@avoidtheherd7066]

In 72 years, the most GENIUS thing I've ever seen. I like it a thousand times.

[@yzaniknizlanikov7730]

You are teaching old dog new trick. I have always been using the $14.99 for GM window cranks removal. This trick is beautiful! I have tinkering with cars and trucks since being boy, and yet never seen this before!. Thank you wise American mechanic guy!

[@like2bike926]

I used to have one of those tools but lost it years ago. This worked like a champ!

[@jacobmarley2417]

i spent the last 45 minutes trying to pop it iff with a screwdriver and couldn't see the clip for the life of me to see how it was designed. this trick took me 10 seconds , thanks very much.

[@KenUrbanek]

I wish there were more people in this world like you, good job, thank you for this video.Blessings.

[@littlewolf8875]

Out-freakin'-standing! I thank you and my 2000 Silverado thanks you! Appears 51 GM engineers now disapprove.

[@arkansastrey9694]

thanks , glad I went to KZbin before I broke something

[@daz4312]

So grateful for this vid!!!! First, just finding a vid on how to change out a manual window regulator on my Silverado 2001 was a b**ch! One showed how to use the tool to remove the handle, but not how to put it back on. Everyone has the blasted power windows these days... NO power windows!!!! (They will stop working if you ever happen to ditch it in water and you will have to bust out the window if it does. Had it towed once when alternator crapped out, the tow guy was so grateful I had manual windows he almost cried! Senior friend got trapped in 130 degree heat inside her Toyota when the battery died. Power locks and windows. Couldn't open doors or windows. Had to get her out through the trunk!) Power window motors in my dad's '96 Ford F150 cost $400 apiece (ripoff) to replace when the garage did it. (new manual regulator for my truck---under $30 and did it myself in 20 min!) Dad had to replace both his power window motors twice in 10 years, I have replaced only the driver side window regulator for the first time this year (part hadn't completely died yet, just really super hard to roll back up), and I have had my truck 19 years! All this power and electronic crap has ruined good trucks! Great video!!!

[@jamesroberts9849]

I couldn't believe how quickly it removed the clip. I really wasn't expecting it to work that well. Thanks for the info. It saved me a lot of time .

[@larrymendoza2570]

Thanks so much - my son and I had spent an hour on this problem, then watched your video, and voila!

[@randyhall8404]

This worked PERFECT! I'm a chef by trade, so I have a ton of towels that I use...not red shop towels, so being a bit thicker made it slightly harder to get into the space, but once I did...bang! This is a life hack I'll never forget!

[@kristhompson8516]

Genius....Tried it and the handle popped off on the first try. Thank you.

[@tomshaw661]

boy.....you just changed my life!

[@markrunyon5524]

That is such a great tip!Done in less than a minute! I can just imagine what I"d have tried without this video,THANKS!!

[@indycustommade3568]

Great job guys. This solved my problem. Quick and to the point.

[@garyfaddis9135]

THANK YOU!! I struggled for an hour trying to get the window crank handle off until I found your video---had the clip off in seconds after watching your video and thanks for showing how to put the clip back on as well---that was equally important!!

[@markkehrhahn8519]

Awesome! saved me tons of time, and most likely a broken handle! thanks

[@leftdaporch]

Thank you for sharing this video!! I tried it and it works!! Saved my dad $$$$ very awesome!!!

[@michaeldelquaglio3472]

Man I’ve watched 8 other videos and was struggling for 20 minutes, watched this and had it off in 3 seconds. Fucking genius

[@cherylhopper3543]

Bless you ... im replacing speakers for my kid and i couldnt figure out how to get that window handle off ....THANK YOU

[@Daniel-gf1zj]

What kind of sorcery is this!!?? 😂😂. Awesome tip!!

[@angelotrento2172]

I just stopped your video....went outside and tried it..clip popped right off......thanks.. great tip...prevented a lot of cursing

[@Johnny-vu7db]

Whoa! Mind blown. I have fought with these clips for 30yrs.

[@penmaster615]

Had to change my speakers and this was very helpful, i have 256k on my express original handles.

[@lousamudio1802]

Awesome work around. One of the best videos on KZbin!!!! Thanks a bunch!

[@bmwpete65s55]

Awesome trick! A little tip - make sure to get the rag between the plastic washer and the handle.

[@jaymwales]

I haven’t tried it yet but if it works you’re a genius

[@sirlancelot_-se6pn]

The rag trick worked so well. Thank you so much. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do this and was able to much more easily because of you all.

[@benjahmeen]

Wow no ship I been trying to get this out for a while then watch this get a rag and it pops right off, yall are legends

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Wow, thanks guys I use your trick it worked it saved me hours and I mean hours because this is my 4th time working on that same window.

[@BellesetBeauxDad]

Great idea! Thanks for the video.

[@jaseman32]

Thanks guys, saved me a ton of aggravation.

[@SteveDavisCarGuy]

Great video thanks brother. I don't know how this got dislikes!

[@firerescue2315]

Thank You that helped me Big time after fighting with it for over an hour to get that little clip off. I think that is one I will remember for a LONG time. Thanks Again for that Great tip that worked so fast...

[@thangknowa2567]

This is also helpful to people like me that have that special tool, but cannot find it. I have not used it in over 30 years, and would not know where to begin to look!

[@lucasstroud3678]

I have a 95 G20 work van and this worked like a dream

[@keithbartlett7679]

Great now i can replace my damn mirror that one of damn bolts i cant seem to get, great tip.

[@Ridomay]

AMAZING! Wish I had known about this years ago.

[@yolandarivera6872]

Wow that's awesome! Thank you for doing this video it's saves a lot of $ since I have to replace the exterior door handle

[@goebel4005]

Great trick and with a few swipes of the rag it worked perfectly..

[@vicjames2743]

Niceeeee. Gonna go with second method with rag. Gotta change door speakers out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@EverythingHenry]

Thanks I'm glad this was one of the first videos to pop up

[@EverythingHenry]

I dropped the mirror nut in there fml right

[@IRLIndyCar]

Replacing the door handle on my son's truck and this worked perfectly. You have to get the rag between the little plastic disk and the handle and I had to play around with the position (it ended up mine caught the pin with the handle facing forward) but regardless this works, thank you!!! Oh.. and the pin may not completely pop out like it did in the video, but if you hear a click, try to slide the crank gently and it'll work.

[@johndean982]

awesome thanks so much..saved me a bunch of aggravation....

[@kobeb4life906]

Bad ass!!! I tried it after watching your vid!! Was gonna buy 1 for $20 at auto zone to use only once.saved me a $$Thanks so much for your vid!! 👍👍👍👍like.like.like.like

[@germanalvarez745]

Thank you so much!!!! You made my day 👍👍👍👍

[@krisee38]

You are a freakin genious, took me 5 tries with the shop rag (could not even see the clip. Been taking those clips off of my 68 Cougar for 20 years to lube my door mechanisms With a right angle hook (looks like a dentist tool) lost it some years ago. If you lived near me i would buy you a steak dinner! Peace out

[@bradloflin6776]

Perfect. Worked first try in 1 second. Thanks!

[@willylynch]

I would love to buy you lunch! thanks for that!

[@ifellintograce3]

You guys got it going on...thanks so much.

[@garydeforve5055]

Thx worked for me. Used my covid bandana . Be well.

[@jeancostantino5529]

So simple , so brillant ! I just tried it and it is so easy , thanhk you .

[@larrymaness3250]

Thanks made my day may a Blessing come you guys way

[@danielslock]

Fast and professional , Thanks Boro

[@leonchandler2389]

LOVE the rag trick! Awesome!!!

[@jeffhenson1123]

Thank you my friends for the info on removing the handle 👍

[@oldirtybradster]

I did manage to get this to work, but not quite as easily as demonstrated in the video lol. Thanks for the tip!

[@jamesscarbrough5539]

Thanks I’m gonna go out and try it that’s exactly what I needed appreciate it

[@BanjoPicker]

Absolutely Rocks.....Awesome and thank you for sharing.

[@ForeIndication]

Spot on, thank you for sharing, hilarious really : ).

[@codytuckercinematography6627]

Cannot thank you enough! This trick works perfect!

[@nunurbusiness162]

. I got to replace a window and the handle has been loose anyways. Now I know how to fix it. Thank you

[@CarlRMauri]

excellent! true ingenuity THANK YOU!!

[@SpyderMadeKaSog]

Worked great, thanks for posting!

[@ghostface43rdmjz_popz95]

Thanks guys worked like a charm

[@danielmiller2977]

Wow! What a great video. You guys just made my day. Thank you.

[@alexthomas3518]

love you guys!! thanks

[@adammcmillen977]

Worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@ScrubBeiber101]

Thanks allot you guys! Saved me so much time =)

[@chasesealer3332]

it works !!! never thougt it could be that ez

[@sTrE3trDr]

Americans! Always handy when it comes to diy!!

[@MacVaultDweller]

You guys are great this worked perfectly thanks!

[@trealwilliams1563]

Cool a_s video! More please and keep it up! Simply Awesome! !! Thanks!

[@treceduece]

can't wait to try this out!

[@Scott-qp9rw]

Thanks so much! Your totally awesome!

[@Alan-bj9nb]

Worked great! Thank you!

[@jjgfgf]

Thank you for the video!

[@Ivan.Nismo0018]

Thanks a lot, this helped me!

[@udamuhammad3343]

Thanks that was very helpful....

[@joelstolarski2244]

Wow, thank you for the cool tip.

[@faichuuk69]

Thanks... this help me a lot

[@ButtMasterOO]

omg... worked immediately! great idea! THX!

[@garrylaing8197]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@josephinmichigan]

Works! Amazing man... thanks.

[@tzmdomeguy]

EXcelent - Thank you so much for this video.... it was a time saver for me.

[@svg09851]

Cool it worked, THANKS!!!

[@mocdas]

Thank you. Worked for me too!

[@semaj60115]

Well I be damn. I’ve been wondering how to get that off for two years thank you very much.

[@MatteusClement]

this just saved me from an inevitable rage quit and broken handle.

[@jamielapointe2082]

Best trick. Thanks

[@asmoasmo2]

Brilliant! Thanks.