Escutcheon problem
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Escutcheon problem
Ok so I lost my escutcheon about a week ago so I ordered a new one to go on my driver side. I got the passanger side one to go on the driver side. Anyway I read the DIY for installing it and for some reason I just cant get it to click down on the big tab closer to the door handle. I tryed pushing very hard but it doesnt seem to want to stay down. Maybe this is why I lost my old escutcheon randomly? What options do I have?
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Originally Posted by avengence
Ok so I lost my escutcheon about a week ago so I ordered a new one to go on my driver side. I got the passanger side one to go on the driver side. Anyway I read the DIY for installing it and for some reason I just cant get it to click down on the big tab closer to the door handle. I tryed pushing very hard but it doesnt seem to want to stay down. Maybe this is why I lost my old escutcheon randomly? What options do I have?
did you check if there is anything lodged in the slot?? cause it should slip on rather nicely. good luck
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Originally Posted by Peter NY
What the He!! is that
To the OP, I think I know exactly what you problem is - I encountered it when I was trying to install mine.
There are two small tabs on the back of the keyhole cover. They are plastic, but MILDLY flexible. I'm guessing yours are pointing slightly inwards, towards the inside of the cover?
They WILL snap off if you bend them too much, but, take a flat head screwdriver and very gently and gradually pry each one of them upwards so that they are flush with the underside of the cover. You will be suprised at how little force it requires to bend them, so be careful. Then try installing it again. It should work like a charm.
Let us know.
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Originally Posted by avengence
I bent the little pins out already like the DIY said to do. Maybe I bent them out too far... I will give it a shot again tomorrow and see how it goes.
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