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14
Time Required
45 minutes
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- Interior Door Handle
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Introduction
The door handle is important because it allows you easy access to get in and out of your vehicle. With this problem, you will have to find alternatives to get out of your car or worse, overpay a company for a $20 fix. You will only need a flathead screwdriver, a 10 mm socket and wrench, and a new handle.
What you need
Step 1
Interior Door Handle
- Use an opening tool or spudger to gently pry open the cover behind the door handle.
- Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt under the handle cap.
Use an opening tool or spudger to gently pry open the cover behind the door handle.
Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt under the handle cap.
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Step 2
- Use an opening tool or spudger to pry the window and door lock assembly up and free from the frame.
- Use a 10 mm socket to remove the single bolt underneath the control assembly.
Use an opening tool or spudger to pry the window and door lock assembly up and free from the frame.
Use a 10 mm socket to remove the single bolt underneath the control assembly.
Step 3
- There is another screw located underneath the long arm panel (to the left of the door handle), unscrew it.
There is another screw located underneath the long arm panel (to the left of the door handle), unscrew it.
Step 4
- Unhook the cables from the window control panel to take off the door.
Unhook the cables from the window control panel to take off the door.
Step 5
- Unscrew the three silver screws directly behind the door handle (Top, left, right).
Unscrew the three silver screws directly behind the door handle (Top, left, right).
Step 6
- Unhook the two wires that hook into the unlock/lock mechanisms.
Unhook the two wires that hook into the unlock/lock mechanisms.
Step 7
- Remove the old door handle.
Remove the old door handle.
Step 8
- Place and screw the new handle into place.
Place and screw the new handle into place.
Step 9
- Hook the lock/unlock wires back into the door handle. (Handle will not work unless this step is complete.
Hook the lock/unlock wires back into the door handle. (Handle will not work unless this step is complete.
Step 10
- Plug in the window control panel and place the panel back in its respectful place.
- The door panel clips should goes into the holes and snap in when in place.
Plug in the window control panel and place the panel back in its respectful place.
The door panel clips should goes into the holes and snap in when in place.
Step 11
- Insert the screw beneath the control panel and the screw to the right of the lock/unlock button.
Insert the screw beneath the control panel and the screw to the right of the lock/unlock button.
Step 12
- Next, place both the door arm and window control panel in their place. The arm should snap in while the control panel sits flush in place.
Next, place both the door arm and window control panel in their place. The arm should snap in while the control panel sits flush in place.
Step 13
- Lastly, place the screw back in its respective place and tighten it with the rachet.
Lastly, place the screw back in its respective place and tighten it with the rachet.
Step 14
- Finishing result: The older interior handle is in my hand, while the new interior handle is in place.
Finishing result: The older interior handle is in my hand, while the new interior handle is in place.
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