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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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well.. one of my door handle covers on the outside (the part around the handle) is coming off.. Whenever someone tries to open the door it just loosens more and more.

Is there any kind of special way to reattach it? Like a glue?

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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It actually clips in so the problem is tht the tabs are most likely worn out and you will have to replace the handle piece and have it painted
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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bummer.. just take this one to the dealership? or is there a DIY or is it going to even save me any money by doing it myself... cost?
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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yea you could do it yourself and only pay for the handle and paint its not too hard
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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where can I find such a part?
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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kinda need to know what car you have.
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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oops, I have a '99 1.8t
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Oh well.. I just looked at my bentley manual that I forgot I had and it looks like there's a lot of removing parts just to get the cover off.. I think I'll just use some glue
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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glue gun it works wonders just make sure its very clean before application

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