There is no set screw. There is a square spring clip that seats in a groove in
the shaft that the handle attaches to. To release the handle, the clip must be
pushed out of the groove. On one side of the car you would push up on the
spring clip, on the other side you would push down on it. The clip is fastened
to the inside of the handle and comes off with the handle. This can be done
with a small screw driver, but the best way is with the tool made by the
factory to do the job. I have only seen one of these. Using a screw driver
could result in some scratches to the escutheon plate if you are not careful.
Most of them are pretty chewed up already from attempts made by others before.
I don't know about '54. I have always thought that this system was unique to
'55 & '56.
Paul
In a message dated 6/24/2004 4:23:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rcrabshish@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Hi gang,
> I took apart my 55 to replace the window coupler. I
> pulled all of the clips at the bottom of the door.
> Next removed the screws for the arm rest and the
> outside corners. I then braced the door panel out on
> the bottom with a screw driver so I had access to the
> motor. I disconnected the battery, wires to the motor
> and removed the motor. Then replaced the coupler,
> motor and wires. I didn't need to remove the door
> handle. Which was a good thing because I could not
> get it off with the handle tool or find a set screw.
> I was told there is a set screw that is on the hidden
> part of the door handle. The way I did it worked
> great except for the scrapes and scratches on my arms.
> RC Billings, Montanaaaaaaaa
>
> --- Jan Harmonson <jharmonson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > I just went throught this again on my 1955, it took
> > me 2 days to remember
> > how to do it. The best way is to get the tool
> > Chrysler made for the job, but
> > they are rare. If no one else can explain it I will
> > try, but without a
> > picture it is difficult. If you can get a repair
> > manual with a picture of
> > the clip it helps.
> >
> >
> > Jan in Ojai
> > 1955 Custom sedan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <GeorgeBealefeld@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 8:38 AM
> > Subject: IML: 1954 Inner door handle
> >
> >
> > > Dear All:
> > >
> > > I'm about to replace window motors in my 1954
> > Imperial and I'm having
> > a bit of trouble getting the inner door handle to
> > come off. I don't want to
> > pull on them and I don't see a pin or c-clip. Can
> > anyone give me a bit of
> > advice on how to remove them?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > George
> > >
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