Door Handle Swap (Rear to Front)???

[marcini]

Im trying to install rear left door handle on the drivers door for security purposes, did anyone do this before, is it easy swap? or is there something that has to be done at the body shop, any suggestions, and help greatly appreciated.

thanks guys

[schulman]

just curious... but how could that be for security purposes?

[awdbiturbo]

I was thinking of that myself! It would look trick and deter theives. I will do this to my s4 as soon as the body comes time to complete(i am doing the motor right now rsko4/16plus) I wish someone could do a write up!!

[Imperial]

I've heard of some doing that because the keyhole on the driver's side door is a security risk due to some design flaw. Someone was telling me once about just how easy it is to get into the car and bypass the stock security system via that keyhole, so replacing the driver's door handle seems like it'd be a good way of protecting against that. Just better hope you don't ever lose your remote

[cj-S4]

Originally posted by Imperial
I've heard of some doing that because the keyhole on the driver's side door is a security risk due to some design flaw. Someone was telling me once about just how easy it is to get into the car and bypass the stock security system via that keyhole, so replacing the driver's door handle seems like it'd be a good way of protecting against that. Just better hope you don't ever lose your remote

All you have to do is remove the rod that goes from the lock. Rendering the key hole useless. Besides they don't use the key hole,, they punch a hole in the door near it, then they grab the rod and unlock the door.

[marcini]

thanks,

bud did any one do the door handle swap, is it easy, any instuctions

[Imperial]

Originally posted by cj-S4
All you have to do is remove the rod that goes from the lock. Rendering the key hole useless

Oh? You know how to do that exactly? Cuz if so, you might have to help me out with that soon

[unregistered]

Bling

A body shop did it so I can be of no help

[cj-S4]

Originally posted by Imperial
Oh? You know how to do that exactly? Cuz if so, you might have to help me out with that soon

Yes, its pretty easy. Just remove your inner door cover and you will see the rod. It is held in place by clips on either side, remove the clips, remove the rod, replace door cover, done.