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birddog321
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- Jun 20, 2010
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- Location
- Buford, GA
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Automatic
Tools needed: Pliers, Drill w/assorted bits, 7/16" wrench, WD-40
I got tired of crawling through the cab to open my lift gate but couldn't find a write up for an 84.
I started at the Junkyard and found a handle off an Exploder. I already had the panel off but this step consists of removing about 10 screws.
Getting the handle out was a breeze. There are just 2 metal clips holding the handle/lock combo in the door.
I removed the handle and had to drill a couple of holes on either side of the lock hole. I used the backing plate for my new handle as a template. The center hole has to be the same size as the one in the template. Not sure of the size. The 2 holes on the sides have to be about half an inch. Again not sure of the size.
Then it is just a matter of installing the new handle where you made the holes. I also had to spray the lock mechinism with WD-40 to get the window to release.
I hope this helps
I got tired of crawling through the cab to open my lift gate but couldn't find a write up for an 84.
I started at the Junkyard and found a handle off an Exploder. I already had the panel off but this step consists of removing about 10 screws.
Getting the handle out was a breeze. There are just 2 metal clips holding the handle/lock combo in the door.
I removed the handle and had to drill a couple of holes on either side of the lock hole. I used the backing plate for my new handle as a template. The center hole has to be the same size as the one in the template. Not sure of the size. The 2 holes on the sides have to be about half an inch. Again not sure of the size.
Then it is just a matter of installing the new handle where you made the holes. I also had to spray the lock mechinism with WD-40 to get the window to release.
I hope this helps
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