3. Aiming for the rearmost end of the wide part of the
door handle, use the bottom of your fist to forcefully
bump the door handle. Increase the intensity of the
bumps as necessary, repeating steps 1 and 2 until the
ice is removed and the door handle can be opened.
CAUTION: Never bump the vehicle so hard as
to cause a dent; the force used should be
similar to knocking on your neighbor’s front
door.
4.
Once the door handle is able to move, open and close
it a few more times to release any remaining ice
buildup. Make sure the door handle is fully pressed in
(retracted) prior to entering the vehicle, and check
that the door is fully closed before driving away.
Applying WD-40 to Door Handle
Pivot Pins
In severe winter conditions, applying WD-40 to door
handle pivot pins can help prevent ice buildup that
might immobilize the handle. Consider applying WD-40
to the door handle pivot pins if you are expecting
freezing rain, heavy snow, or icy conditions. Reapply as
needed.
CAUTION:
Read and observe the instructions and
warnings provided by WD-40 prior to performing
this procedure.
To apply WD-40 to the door handle pivot pin:
1.
Open the door handle and prop it open using a
folded towel or other soft material.
2. Attach the provided straw to the nozzle of the
WD-40 bottle.
3.
Put on eye protection.
4. Place the end of the straw next to the pivot pin and
spray it for approximately one second, taking care
not to accidentally spray other components.
NOTE: Rest the end of the straw on the top of the
spring around the pivot pin to better aim the spray.
WARNING:
Make sure eye protection is worn
when performing this step.
5.
Remove the towel or other soft material used to prop
the door handle open.
6. Pivot the door handle in and out approximately ten
times.
7.
For a second time, place the end of the straw next to
the pivot pin and spray it for approximately one
second, taking care not to accidentally spray other
components.
NOTE: Rest the end of the straw on the top of the
spring around the pivot pin to better aim the spray.
8.
Remove the towel or other soft material used to prop
the door handle open.
9.
Pivot the door handle in and out approximately ten
times.
10.
Perform this procedure on the other three door
handles.
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