How To Replace Manual Window Crank Handle

1A Auto shows you the correct way to remove a manual window handle, and the other correct way if you don't have the proper tool to do it. The design of window crank handle is basically the same no matter if you have a Chevy, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Pontiac, Dodge or whatever. So this video will help you with your door related repairs.
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• Window Crank Removal Tool 1aau.to/oi/1AXX...
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• Paper Clip
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[@Pigeoninhat69]

Thank you, I just finished replacing my crank handle using your paper clip method and it worked beautifully. I appreciate it very much.

[@1AAuto]

+Tanner Kleinhen Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@zsaclong]

I had to change both external door handles on my Toyota and when I realized i had a manual window crank (instead of the automatic in your other video) I was bewildered, but got right back on KZbin and found this video. The paperclips worked perfectly in seconds effortlessly. Thank you!

[@BigMackes]

using the papper clips is the onlything thats worked for me thanx!!!!

[@sickboylegend]

paper clip trick worked great. did it pretty easy. i took a rag and jammed it in between that plastic washer and crank handle which also pulled it away from the door panel a little bit. TY

[@350xPRIDE]

had to do it on my 95 dakota today and did not have the proper tool, those paperclips worked for me in 5 seconds, FANTASTIC! great video very helpfull, keep them coming.

[@Blazer2533]

thanks for the video!! I got a 98 s-10 with manual windows and needed to remove the door panel,bought a universial tool for 6 bucks and tried to figure out how to use it but couldn't figure it out so I searched youtube and this video came up after watching the video I tried again and the handle came off in less than a second so thanks again for the video

[@bmx4637]

loved the jerry rig way of doing it. Sometimes its not affordable to buy a tool you will use only once. Please do more like this.

[@aaronrhubstar7739]

I learned how to change in alternator in 12 mins with your videos, did it in 30. Saved me $. Thank you

[@davidverettemboob8433]

I take what I commented earlier back. I didn't give up. I gave it a try with the paper clips anyway and I won!! In fact, when I got the door handle clip up high enough, I pulled the clip out with my long finger nail. I give you 2 thumbs up because you saved me money. Thanks a whole lot..

[@k3vi0]

I used safety pins to get the crank off of my 2000 Cavalier 2-door z24, THANKS FOR THE HELP!

[@JeremyBorumComposer]

Thanks for that little trick.

[@robertneville777]

Worked on Pontiac Grand AM. Thanks for the tip! I tried a bunch of other methods like the towel and saran wrap trick, but those didn't work for me. I did your paper clip trick, and it worked like in 30 seconds, haha. Thanks again.

[@joejoelesh1197]

Thank you. Another good vid form 1A Auto!! You realize that most of us are not going to be doing this often enough to bother buying the tool.

[@lbrewer7041]

Thanks for the video! The video was a big help! I got a Window Crank Removal Tool from the Auto Parts Store down the street and it was a snap removing the OEM (GM) handles from my 1987 Camaro. The replacement handles were a little more challenging. They came with set screws and required a bit of acrobatics and contortion to get them installed, but they look great! Thanks again for the help, A1Auto is #1 in my book!

[@hopkina200]

thx man i was going crazy tryign to get that handle off i was trying to replace my factory door spkers in my lil dodge neon this helps me out a lot

[@llib90630]

Hi thanks for your reply. After I found out that it's called a window regulator,I watched your excellent video on replacing it. Thanks again

[@ciscoelnino]

Great tutorial! Rather than paper clips (i failed at a few attempts) i ended up using one coat hanger bent in the same fashion suggested. thanks again, you saved me from, looking all over for my chilton book i lost sometime ago

[@johnnylchase]

This video Literally saved me over 100$ that mechanics wanted to charge for the work. Thank you guys for posting videos like this

[@knduong]

You make it look so easy

[@keneblana]

Great tip. I'll add that the ideal position for the driver's handle with the window fully up is 3 o clock (9 o clock for the passenger side).

[@1AAuto]

+keneblana Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@1AAuto]

You're welcome. Have a great day!

[@BobWarren_]

Very useful video, had to lubricate the window guides on my Nissan Almera and was struggling to understand why the handle wouldn't ease off with leverage. The clip was quite loose, so only required one hook to pull it out. Confused me a bit that the previous repairer had installed the clip upside-down :) Thanks for the info!

[@c93u2100]

Thank you so much. It was a little tricky with the two clips, but I did it.

[@KuyaRx]

Awesome! Thank you for including a one-time-use method. Saved me time and money!

[@smokyOG]

Excellent. I used the two paper clip method, and it worked like a charm.

[@1AAuto]

Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@1AAuto]

One of these two methods shown should work for you.

[@PoopiePants69]

I got the clip off while trying to get the first paperclip(I had 2 bent) into position! Thanks a lot for the tip!

[@finessekraken]

if youre watching this video post 2022 you are a living legend

[@OverviewMedia]

What a guy! Many thanks. Peter Kemp, New Zealand

[@Kazimakidon]

If you don't have a tool handy, but you have a fork you don't mind ruining, bend or cut off the two center prongs, it worked perfectly for us.

[@camar068]

we always ran a rag just behind the handle and then rotate around the handle until it snags. Then give a quick little yank. Everyone's got a rag handy, or just use the bottom of your shirt LOL.

[@jamesunitedbmx]

Cheers for the video paper clips worked a treat on my 1996 Holden Rodeo :)

[@tomtrask_YT]

This is a real labor saving solution. I see how hard it is and decide I can live with my 2001 Frontier window cranks with the knob missing until the crank itself fails.

[@1AAuto]

+Tom Trask Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@1AAuto]

There should be a clip that holds them on, unless there's some type of cap in the center of the handle with a screw under it. You may want to take a closer look to see if this is the case.

[@johnhitchcock4304]

Thank you. Great. Easy. Paper clips worked first try.

[@chewylobo]

paper clip worked fine on GEO PRISM. Thanks for the tip.

[@Shootist81]

Thank you! I've gotten mine removed and installed on my 84 Fiero thank you :)

[@unclechuck9]

I almost destroyed the crank handle !! Thank you for the tips and calming down my anger with the door !!! Thanks !

[@patrickstevens2473]

mystery solved. thanks 1A Auto!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. Have a great holiday. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@wumpascott]

holy smokes thats a clever little trick!!!!

[@EveIll8tone]

Thank you for the help paperclips worked great!

[@Babblesays]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been searching and searching for this exact information!

[@rosasophia7753]

I love how you make it look so easy. ;-)

[@1AAuto]

@sleepydreammaster The correct tool is a window crank removal tool, the other tool(s) are paper clips.

[@Duvanie]

Great video - Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

Once the window regulator is unbolted from the door, you should be able to maneuver it out of the hole in the door shell. Hope this helps you out.

[@Shiznaft1]

An old shop towel works too, slide it between the washer and the handle. Then work it back and forth, it will snag the retainer and pull it free. Much faster then using pins.

[@3BricksHigher]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip

[@1AAuto]

+3BricksHigher Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@VeteranE-4]

86 nova handle removed, thanks!

[@benellis2126]

All done. Thank you for the help!

[@1AAuto]

It should come off as shown in this video. There should be a clip behind the crank handle that holds it onto the window regulator.

[@0ravemaster]

this helped me put it back on. thanks

[@1AAuto]

+kelow low No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@1AAuto]

@madmike26inch No problem at all. Thank you for visiting our channel on KZbin.

[@1AAuto]

@skeletonshady There's not really a fancy name for it other than being called a window crank handle removal tool. You can find them in the help section at the local parts store.

[@1AAuto]

@vtechkidd It's a window crank removal tool. There's not really a fancy name for it other than that.

[@Narcio215]

Truly a lifesaver thanks so much man💪💪💪🙌🙉🙉💯

[@1AAuto]

+Rasheed Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@1AAuto]

The tool is just called a window crank removal tool. You should be able to buy one at your local auto parts store.

[@MARCOZR1]

this helps thanks

[@jipolin]

This worked so well for me ! On a Toyota echo 2000, it took me 2 mins to remove the crank with paper clip ! Thank you so much for this great tutorial !

[@1AAuto]

@Azadi1111234 You should be able to turn the door handle into position so that you can get at it, or you should be able to remove if with the door handle removal tool from the opposite direction. Hope this helps you out.

[@trebori2]

SUPER HELPFUL. THANKS

[@1AAuto]

@laurajdahl If it has a window crank similar to the one in the video then yes it will come of basically the same way.

[@1AAuto]

Sometimes it can be tricky, the methods shown in this video should work on your vehicle.

[@1AAuto]

It may be pretty involved. You may want to fix the master window switch it that's the issue.

[@1AAuto]

The clip is what hold the crank handle to the window regulator stud. Without that clips the handle should come right off.

[@Chicagomostly]

exactly what I needed to know - thanks!

[@1AAuto]

@Azadi1111234 Sorry about that, yes I meant to say window crank removal tool. There doesn't really seem to be a wrong way to put the clip back in. You should be able to get it back out with the tool.

[@Domqquq]

Who else thought as a kid that spinning this crank is like being in a tank trying to turn the turret in a life or death situation.

[@kevingawthorp1605]

Used a bobby pin....perfection! Thank you!

[@kervinnelavapie7854]

Reallllyyy Helpful! thank you very much!

[@gkw9882]

Yep just did the rag trick. A fold a rag once, slip it between the handle and the washer pull it against the stem and it forces the clip out.

[@guerrajesus69]

Ok thanks. I'll try it . And let you know.. thanks for responding.

[@LimpidDisquietude]

Awesome as usual!! Thanks for posting!

[@1AAuto]

It helps

[@ruben61392]

Very help full

[@hiddenhorse101]

Thank You! This video was very helpful :)

[@1AAuto]

@Azadi1111234 Sometimes it's hard to see the clip in there. The window crank removal tool should work for you.

[@HitsOutdoors]

Bro, Just slide a SHOP RAG up in the slot on one side and jerk it up.. Works EVERY TIME and like a charm to pop the clip up and out. SIMPLE..

[@backyardcamper]

great video, really helpful, thanks

[@1AAuto]

@jipolin Glad to Help! Please check out 1A Auto dot com next time you need a part to fix your Toyota Echo. Don't be afraid to tell your friends either! :)

[@unicornzizreal011]

that is great thanks for the help!!

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to do it, but it more than likely will be a little involved with finding all of the correct parts.

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately we do not have the power window switch at this time.

[@1AAuto]

Do you have the series number of the truck?

[@mr.cmrs.c3591]

Thanks.... i was trying to use muscle... clips are strong though.

[@1AAuto]

@lovejuancarlos That's part of the window regulator. Take a look at or website 1aauto.com we might have one for your vehicle.

[@xkitox]

Hey, thanks for your awesome DIY videos. The little metal cylindrical piece that the crank holds on to broke in half while trying to crank my window one icy winter morning. What is that piece called and how do I replace that? Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

You should be able to buy them at your local parts store.

[@DailyBrusher]

Thanks soooo much!

[@rickdunn4361]

Awesome! Thanks man

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

@chewylobo Glad to help! If you need parts or information please check out our website and/or KZbin channel Mike

[@1AAuto]

That's tool is made to remove door panels. You could use a putty knife.

[@NJ55432]

Thanks !

[@llib90630]

1998 cheyenne. Do you have a video on replacing the window lifting Assy. My gear bushing is wor out and jams when I crank it.

[@celaya40]

Awesome video. Quick question. Do you have a video in replacing the part that the window handle goes connected to. To be clear is the window crank handle goes connected to a small piece that stick out the door panal. I dnt know that part name. I need to replace that piece. Thanks

[@1AAuto]

It would be part of the window regulator. We may have a video on it depending on the vehicle. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@celaya40]

Ok. My truck is a 2000 Chevy silverado 1500

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

I have an 86 Ford F-150 with a crank handle and it just has a philips screw in the middle of it. It doesn't need a special tool

[@miamihater6]

i have a sunfire also and i tried that but i can't get the paper clips to hook onto the clip. is there any thing other than that that will help?

[@deltasworder1x]

We honestly don't know how to fix the master switch. Do you have that part on your website?

[@gkw9882]

The rag method looks easier than paper clips

[@oldirtybradster]

Rag is good, just watch because the clip likes to go flying and gets lost easily

[@lauradahlus]

Is it the same way with a 97 jeep wrangler sport? Thanks.