350z door handles

[NissanZ33]

I'm sure it's on here somewhere, but after searching for a while I could not find anything about removing the 350z door handles. I have a black '08 Enthusiast and wanted to paint my door handles black. If anyone knows how to remove the door handles, or already has, would you be kind enough to link me some pictures or instructions?

-Thanks!

[audtatious]

You can search through the appropriate FSM:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/350Z/

It's probably in the body/trim section.

[NissanZ33]

O, ok. As you can see I am new .

[audtatious]

And welcome to NICO

The FMS's have what you need. I'm sure someone else who has dealt with the handles will pop in at some point.

[sluggoZ]

I'm sure it's on here somewhere, but after searching for a while I could not find anything about removing the 350z door handles. I have a black '08 Enthusiast and wanted to paint my door handles black. If anyone knows how to remove the door handles, or already has, would you be kind enough to link me some pictures or instructions?

-Thanks!

Driver door...1. open door2. locate & remove 2 rubber grommets right behind door handle.3. unbolt the 2, 10mm bolts holding the door handle in.4. pull up & out on the door handle to reveal that it is attached by 2 metal rods.5. flip the yellow or pink clip up to release the metal rod.6. unbolt the electronic key lock.

Passenger door...1. same except there are no metal rods to disconnect & no electronic lock done.2. there is a rod that goes into the linkage that is all. Just remove the rubber grommets & take the nuts off the studs that are made into the handle, lift up & turn a bit & they are off. 3. no need to take the door panel off at all.4. be very careful not to drop the screws down the door.

Good Luck!

[NissanZ33]

Thanks for the instructions, but I went outside that day and figured it out. It was a lot easier than I thought. I am very happy with how it came out. The black on black looks very nice . Can't wait to get the rims done!

[bryan d.]

Can you post a pic?

[NissanZ33]

Yea. I will take a few pictures tomorrow. It's too late now =/.

[sluggoZ]

So where are the pics????

[kuhan]

this thread shows how to disassemble the door zerothread/353928

and this

http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/front_speakers/

[NissanZ33]

Sorry for the delay. Holidays were busy and my internet sucks so I had trouble uploading pictures. If you want different angles just let me know. I know these pics aren't the greatest.

http://s800.photobucket.com/al...ndles/

[orangeNblue]

I think it looks pretty darn good! What kinda paint did you use?

[NissanZ33]

Thanks! I had the guy at Gervic paint order me spray paint to match the color code of car. 3 coats of spray paint and then one of clear-coat and I was ready to go =D.

[orangeNblue]

I was thinking about doing a little LED project with the handles, so this would be neat to try black paint to go along with it...

[NissanZ33]

That's a pretty neat idea. How would you do it? I think it would be cool if you had a slight glow under the handle. Which, now that you mention it, I might do because I can't see my door handles at night anymore....

I would like to see some pictures when you complete it!

[orangeNblue]

there is a guy who did it on another forum...it looks pretty sweet. Not sure if I'm allowed to post links to other forums but its on a 350z forum if you wanna google it

[sluggoZ]

[QUOTE=orangeNblue]there is a guy who did it on another forum...it looks pretty sweet. Not sure if I'm allowed to post links to other forums but its on a 350z forum if you wanna google it[/QUOTE

Yep, it's been done before.

[bmike818]

I can't see my door handles at night anymore....

that's funny

[NissanZ33]

I like that. I would like to put a red glow under the handle itself. Not to bright, just a little glow. I think that would look cool as well.

[dasoupdude]

Yep, it's been done before.

That looks pretty good.

[mtnhighus]

was wondering when you were gonna jump in there soup...since you are our resident door handle removal expert...lets see, how did it go? "i pulled and it just popped off, making matters that much worse" LOL (sorry dude, just couldnt resist)..i still laugh everytime i think about it..

[orangeNblue]

the one i was talking about was more like a beamer and has the light under the handle itself...

google...green led 350z door handles

and it should be the first DIY that comes up

[sluggoZ]

the one i was talking about was more like a beamer and has the light under the handle itself...

google...green led 350z door handles

and it should be the first DIY that comes up

You mean like these....http://www.urban-neon-car-ligh...ghts/

[dasoupdude]

was wondering when you were gonna jump in there soup...since you are our resident door handle removal expert...lets see, how did it go? "i pulled and it just popped off, making matters that much worse" LOL (sorry dude, just couldnt resist)..i still laugh everytime i think about it..

LOL, ah good times

[NissanZ33]

You mean like these....http://www.urban-neon-car-ligh...ghts/

That is exactly what I was getting at. Thanks for posting that