need tool to remove window crank

GRAFIX111 · 01-30-2007, 11:57 AM

Im looking for a link where i can buy the tool needed to remove my window crank. Im trying to replace my blown out speakers.
thanks

BarnOwl · 01-30-2007, 12:21 PM

You can get it at any autoparts store for like $5.00. However, the window crank is just held on with a little U shaped clip. On any car I've ever owned, you can flex the interior in and hook it with a bent coat hanger.

jerry dye · 01-30-2007, 03:10 PM

dang barnowl, i always used the screwdriver and cuss method! i never thought about a bent wire, but after reading that, i know it'll work, and in the future, will be refering to that bit of intel!

Low Saturn · 01-30-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRAFIX111

Im looking for a link where i can buy the tool needed to remove my window crank. Im trying to replace my blown out speakers.
thanks

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-qy8l6n7...820&I=18187615

dcp · 01-30-2007, 06:23 PM

I think advance auto has them

SonnyD · 01-30-2007, 08:23 PM

I think everyone has them

...I've always gotten them off without a tool, but the tools are handy if you have a stubborn panel......or an Expensive one

Regards Sonny

madpogue · 01-30-2007, 09:25 PM

Coat hanger never worked for me; wasn't, er, stiff enough. I used a steel barbecue skewer, and bent the last, oh, 1/2 inch or so 90 degrees.

Hiddenlites · 01-30-2007, 11:26 PM

I've always used a rag. Work it back and forth behind the crank, and the clip will pop up enough to remove the crank. A lot of the times the crank will come off as you are working the rag.

kthane · 01-31-2007, 12:24 AM

I used a rag aswell. Works great.

GRAFIX111 · 01-31-2007, 04:54 PM

thanks guys, I am going to give the rag a try.
I tried the screwdriver and cursing but it didnt fall off

of the rag doesnt work im going to try the coat hanger (actually a bent piece of titanium rod if i have one in the shop). last resort will be crutchfield.
thanks again, I will post which method works.

Phyzik sl2 · 08-05-2009, 03:02 PM

arise HAHAHAHA

Low Saturn · 08-05-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phyzik sl2

arise HAHAHAHA

A year and a half. Seriously.

Any particular reason you dug up this thread?

Phyzik sl2 · 08-05-2009, 03:12 PM

umm... ta ta ta... nope not really

Low Saturn · 08-05-2009, 03:52 PM

Ok, I figured it was:

You needed further calification on the original topic. or
You were looking for a reason for the moderator of the site to ban you for a couple days.

01-30-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
GRAFIX111 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	need tool to remove window crank Im looking for a link where i can buy the tool needed to remove my window crank. Im trying to replace my blown out speakers. thanks

01-30-2007, 12:21 PM	#2
BarnOwl Super Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 10,031 BarnOwl's Photos 2000 SW2 1998 SL2	Re: need tool to remove window crank You can get it at any autoparts store for like $5.00. However, the window crank is just held on with a little U shaped clip. On any car I've ever owned, you can flex the interior in and hook it with a bent coat hanger. ... There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action.

01-30-2007, 03:10 PM	#3
jerry dye Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 95	Re: need tool to remove window crank dang barnowl, i always used the screwdriver and cuss method! i never thought about a bent wire, but after reading that, i know it'll work, and in the future, will be refering to that bit of intel!

01-30-2007, 06:23 PM	#5
dcp Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 601 1998 SL2	Re: need tool to remove window crank I think advance auto has them

01-30-2007, 08:23 PM	#6
SonnyD Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 794 SonnyD's Photos 1999 SC1	Re: need tool to remove window crank I think everyone has them ...I've always gotten them off without a tool, but the tools are handy if you have a stubborn panel......or an Expensive one Regards Sonny ... I LOVE MY SATURN!!!! 99 SC1 "Marvin" 2007 Harley FLHX "Street Glide" Fender 50's Strat...The Guitar That Put the "Rock" in Rock&Roll

01-30-2007, 09:25 PM	#7
madpogue Super Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Madison, WI USA Posts: 25,714 madpogue's Photos 1996 SW2	Re: need tool to remove window crank Coat hanger never worked for me; wasn't, er, stiff enough. I used a steel barbecue skewer, and bent the last, oh, 1/2 inch or so 90 degrees.

01-30-2007, 11:26 PM	#8
Hiddenlites Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bluffton, Indiana Posts: 703 Hiddenlites's Photos 1993 SC2	Re: need tool to remove window crank I've always used a rag. Work it back and forth behind the crank, and the clip will pop up enough to remove the crank. A lot of the times the crank will come off as you are working the rag. ... 1993 Saturn SC2 75k 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 2008 Saturn VUE Redline 175k sold 7/8/16 2013 Honda Accord Coupe 2016 GMC Acadia

01-31-2007, 12:24 AM	#9
kthane Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pns,fl Posts: 234 1999 SL1	Re: need tool to remove window crank I used a rag aswell. Works great.

01-31-2007, 04:54 PM	#10
GRAFIX111 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Re: need tool to remove window crank thanks guys, I am going to give the rag a try. I tried the screwdriver and cursing but it didnt fall off of the rag doesnt work im going to try the coat hanger (actually a bent piece of titanium rod if i have one in the shop). last resort will be crutchfield. thanks again, I will post which method works.

08-05-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Phyzik sl2 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 104 Phyzik sl2's Photos 1996 SL2 2007 ION-2 Quad Coupe	Re: need tool to remove window crank arise HAHAHAHA

08-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#13
Phyzik sl2 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 104 Phyzik sl2's Photos 1996 SL2 2007 ION-2 Quad Coupe	Re: need tool to remove window crank umm... ta ta ta... nope not really

08-05-2009, 03:52 PM	#14
Low Saturn Super Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 15,308 Low Saturn's Photos 2007 AURA XR 2001 SC2	Re: need tool to remove window crank Ok, I figured it was: You needed further calification on the original topic. or You were looking for a reason for the moderator of the site to ban you for a couple days. ... Mike -1991 Turbo SL2. 11.809 @ 116.488 mph www.differentracing.com -2001 Limited Edition SC2 (#78) -2001 Chevrolet Suburban -2007 Saturn Aura XR -2011 Rally Yellow Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS

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