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Spring Clips

COUPE

Disengaging Clip:






Spring clips are used to secure handle connecting rods and inside locking rods to door lock levers in coupe. A slot in the clip provides for disengagement of the rod.

Remove or Disconnect

1. Clip from lever by using a scratch awl, pick or other thin-bladed tool and sliding clip out of engagement.
2. Rod from clip by pulling rod out of clip.

Install or Connect

1. Clip to lever by pressing clip fully on lever.
2. Rod to lever by pressing rod through hole in lever until fully engaged by clip.