I've tried the search function but can't find what I want. Does anyone have any tips for removing the small part of the door handle when fitting replacement skins? I've read somewhere that it is easy to break the lugs when removing the existing skins, and would like to keep the originals in case I want to change back in the future.
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Take a look here mate.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic9589.html...or+handles

Thanks for the reply Wiz, but that's the complete handle replacement. I'm just replacing the skins.
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Mike 2012 SD4 HSE Lux, Barolo Black, Windsor Ebony, 19" Style 3 Diamond Turned Alloys, Panoramic Sunroof. Added: DIY Exhaust Trim, Piano Black Grab handles, MY13 Fog lamp Bezels, Gloss Black Side Vents & Door Handles

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Sorry mate, I thought the other sort just stuck over the original ones. Can't help mate.

Dont you just peel the tape off and stick them on  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

No Pinks, you are confusing these with handle Covers. What I have is replacement Skins. The "skin" is the top part of a 2 part handle assembly. The larger section comes off quite easily, but the smaller part has lugs which tend to snap off when removal is attempted. Hence my request for help.
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I have my old handles in my shed still I think when I get home I'll have a look to see if there is anything that could help you swap Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Powerful uk do them, but I don't think they are available in Barolo black.

Thanks Chris, I am aware of the Powerful ones, but these have been custom painted. (I have them already) Before taking the grey ones off, I am trying to get help with the best technique for removing the smaller sections without breaking off the tabs.
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This is the only thing I can find on removing the skins.

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Thanks J77, I've seen this. Its the same as the video provided by Powerful UK on youtube for their product. They simply say "pull the other parts off" - and that's where I'm stuck. Looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and give them a good tug. I was hoping an "expert" would come to my aid with a secret trick to pull them off without snapping the lugs.  2012 SD4 HSE Lux, Barolo Black, Windsor Ebony, 19" Style 3 Diamond Turned Alloys, Panoramic Sunroof. Added: DIY Exhaust Trim, Piano Black Grab handles, MY13 Fog lamp Bezels, Gloss Black Side Vents & Door Handles

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Powerful uk do a video on YouTube removing g them from a RRS, aren't the Fl2 ones the same.

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Yes, they are exactly the same. However, if you watch the video you will see that they only actually remove the large part of the handle. They then say "to remove the other part, you just have to pull hard and they come off". The reason they don't actually show it is that when you "pull hard" you break off the lugs.  2012 SD4 HSE Lux, Barolo Black, Windsor Ebony, 19" Style 3 Diamond Turned Alloys, Panoramic Sunroof. Added: DIY Exhaust Trim, Piano Black Grab handles, MY13 Fog lamp Bezels, Gloss Black Side Vents & Door Handles

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I'm with you now.

My D3 had to get its two passenger doors sprayed, as someone keyed it and the dealer mentioned something about part of the door handle being replaced as it just breaks when pulled off, I assume this must be it as they took the door handles off before painting. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

not sure if all fl2 handles have the skin, discos and RRS maybe not always on fl2 At work
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