Replacing an outer door handle on a toyota like many other vehicles involves getting into the door from the inside.
2002 toyota corolla replace outer door handle.
A new exterior door handle for your toyota corolla effectively restores proper operability to this often overlooked part.
Replacing the exterior door handle implies that you detach the interior door paneling to access its mounting points so here s how.
The very first thing you need to do is to get an oem replacement exterior door handle.
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Replace the 10 mm bolts.
It wasn t very hard but it could have been easier taking about an hour in the nice new orleans summer heat of about 85 degrees.
Outside handle of the door and electric locks work fine.
Both front handles have broken within a 6 month period.
They are cheap plastic and just snapped off when opening the door.
Order an oem replacement exterior door handle.
While inserting the handle into the door reconnect the lower rod and clip.
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Hi i have toyota camry 2002.
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We don t recommend getting an aftermarket replacement handle for the reasons outlined here.
The outside door handle on most toyota vehicles is built into the door as part of an assembly that also contains the door lock cylinder.
Remove the locking mechanism from the old handle and attach it to the new handle.
My girlfriends 99 had a broken outside door handle i bought a new one and decided to take some pictures of the process.
These two components may be included in one or two pieces of the assembly.
Reattach the upper rod and clip and flip the clip down.
This is a typical problem on these corolla s it is very easy and simple thing to do.
The dealership said that is a common problem in fl because the sun weakens the plastic.
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You can buy an oem replacement door handle at a toyota dealer but expect to pay a jacked up price for it.
2001 toyota corolla door handle remove and install.