Replacing a Door Handle on a Toyota Tacoma
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- If you have ever needed to replace the door handle in your truck, you know how aggravating it can be. this video is designed to help walk you through the steps necessary to replace the handle without losing your sanity.
This tutorial has likely saved me hundreds of dollars in repair fees. I really appreciate you sharing in such a detailed way how to repair this popular problem.
I’ve got a 2004 Tacoma and you helped me out years ago and now I’ve found this tutorial again (as I bought a cheap replacement handle and they don’t always last) and I’m so very thankful.
I’m about to start another replacement today.
Thank you Jason!!!
Holy crap dude..... the rag trick was pure genius!
Following these instructions I was able to replace both the interior and exterior handles in a hour. Thankyou sir.
Jason, just a massive thank you from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the clear guide on how to do this. Being a pretty a non-mechanical, non-garage kind of guy, I followed your instructions step by step and things went terrific for me fixing the driver's side handle on my 2003 Tacoma. You taught me about my truck, and you helped me to save some money and gave me some confidence I could do some upkeep on my vehicle myself. You helped me tremendously. Much appreciation.
+Bruce Welton glad to help and thanks for watching
I replaced a cracked door handle using your video. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Glad to help
01 Tacoma Prerunner passenger door handle broke this morning. Thank you Jason for this excellent video tutorial.
Great video! Extremely detailed. I really liked how you showed the use of the shop rag to remove the clip for the window handle clip. I didn’t know that clip was even there and would have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get that handle off. This video saved me time and money. Thank you for your knowledge and for uploading this video.
You are awesome! Your patience and details and camera work allowed me at 67 and a woman to change my door handle. My truck is a 2000 so slightly different but close enough. Toyota awesome design and easy to work on. Dude you made me feel proud and not frustrated thru the whole process. Your precise explanations about the clips and screws and rag tip on the window handle were awesome. You are awesome!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make such a detailed video! Got mine replaced yesterday, and I suspect there would have been a good deal more swearing and yelling involved without this video. Much appreciated!
+Dustin Ogdin glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Good job. You over explained things. Basically answering questions before there were any to be asked
Thanks for making this video. Mine was cracked and had to buy a new one. Then I had to figure out how to fix it. So I Googled and your video came up. I watched and followed every step. SUCCESS!
+Thomas Page great. Glad to help and thanks for watching
Thank you very much for your video !! You helped me like you would not believe !!I love the idea using the rag to help remove the retainer clip on window handle. Without you I could not have repaired my Toyota Tacoma
door handle.
I've used this video to replace the handle 3 times-a fantastic reference! Highly recommended!
This is the second time I've replaced the door handle on my Tacoma. I'm glad it has only two doors, but this is a great video. Thanks 5 stars
Excellent explanation from beginning to end. Clear and definitive advice and video. If this dude made all the videos I needed I'd never need a mechanic. Thanks for the quality including the professional language without profanity.
Great instructional video! Thank you so much! The rag trick was what I was hoping to find on you tube. No more tearing up the liner trying to get to that dang clip.
Thanks for the video. It helped me out.
Thanks for one of the best 'how-to' videos I have ever seen!
+Craig Thompson thanks for watching
+Craig Thompson thanks for watching
My neighbor wanted me to replace her door handle to her 90's Tacoma. She brought the handle that she got from Advance Auto or one of the other auto places. They charged her $70 for the handle. I thought that was high but looking on Amazon I found it for $8. Yes, that's right $8. Watched this video and put it in in about 30 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to post this video and saving my neighbor that money that she can really use this time of year.
+ed adkins thanks for watching
+ed adkins glad to help
Thanks for the Video. You saved me alot of knuckle busting,and frustration when I took alot longer than I was prepared to commit to tonight.
+Michael Woodall glad to hear. Thanks for watching
Thanks man. Replaced both handles and didn't break anything, thanks to this video.
+CushionSC thanks for watching
Thank you so much. This was by far the most helpful video of them all. You saved my life, I had to fix my father-in-law’s car last minute. Thank you Car Jesus.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Your instruction approach is very patient, thorough and methodical🤙🏼
I have a 2003 Tacoma. Your video was exactly what I needed. Watched it once and completed the job. Great tip using the wrag for the clip release.
Great job and thank you Sir. Taking time to film and share to benefit others is most appreciated!
Thank you for posting this video. It helped me install both of my door handles & locks on my 2001 Tacoma! Very informative & easiest tutorial to follow.
+Mike de Leon thanks for watching and glad to help
I put off this repair for a year because I assumed it would be very difficult. Your video had all the perfect tips to make it very easy, and I was done in less than an hour. Awesome ! Thanks a ton.
+Robert Fullington thanks for watching
Awesome video. I looked at two others and yours was by far the best. Your idea of using a micro fiber towel to remove the door handle clip worked great. Thanks
Thank you! This is the second time I’ve use this to fix my dad‘s locks. Your information is much better than anyone else’s.✌️
Thanks for this video. I just change my door handle without any trouble following your advice.
+Rafael Chevere glad to hear and thanks for watching.
Very helpful and thorough. Once I watched it, it took less time to do it than it took to watch it. Thanks!
+Rod Niemeyer Glad to help. Thanks for watching
I've used your video twice now for a flawless repair. Well flawless if you don't count the four door panel studs and the clip to the interior door handle all breaking when taking everything apart. "Gentle but firm". Flawless after that. Seriously, a great vid that helped a lot. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! This was a ton of help and I ran into 0 problems doing it myself because of how thorough the video was.
+Paigelynn Trotter glad to help. Thanks for watching
Nice trick removing the window regulator with the rag. I will have to try this method. Thank you for very helpful video.
Absolutely the best fix it yourself video I have found. You did a fabulous job of step by step instruction. Thanks, Jason
Just replaced my handle using this video. Thanks and great job explaining everything.
+CJ Johnson glad to help
Most excellent! Now I feel confident to tackle the job and not break anything. Thanks much. Well done!
+Joe Coughlin thanks for watching
Awesome video I just did it on my Tacoma 2002 my brother and I followed step by step your video. Thank bro.
Great vid. Replaced my cracked door handle with ease thanks to you.
+Michael Mason glad to help
Thanks you much , definitely the tutorial was plain, and you made it easy to do for people with no mechanic skills , good job dude.
Absolutely GREAT video! Your ability to clearly explain and instruct are phenomenal. Thanks.
After watching this video I was able to change both handles on my Tacoma that have been broken for over 2 years!! Wish I would have come across this sooner. Good job!
+Pete Phimphavong glad to hear. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video. Had an attempted break--in and had to fix it. You were great help. Thanks so much. !!!!
+mike6963170 glad to help
Excellent video, step by step instructions in a clear and precise way
Thanks
Fantastic video. Thanks so much for this. Very detailed.
+dweezel theyounger thanks for watching
Wow--I am trying myself----you are great w/ all the possibilities to go wrong-!!! 2002 stock Tacoma same handles , I think? THANK YOU!!! ONLY person ever on You Tube subscribed to
Very good video. I could not have done the repair without it. My mechanic wanted $150, so I got the part ($11.98 online) and did it myself. There were only two things that gave me trouble. The first was removing the upper rod from the old door handle. The second was reinserting one of the bolts holding the door handle to the door--it was very difficult to get the first couple of threads going before being able to tighten it with the wrench. I guess my hands were about three sizes too large. The total time spent on those two things took longer than everything else combined. But as I said, great video, so thank you.
+Erik S glad to help and thanks for watching
Great insructional video and it sure is nice to have people like you out there.
Thanks a lot!!
+Margot Conrad glad to help and thanks for watching.
You have just saved me time and money Brother Man! Thank you!
+Douglas J. O'Brien glad to help. Thanks for watching
Best video regarding this topic. Thanks for doing it right.
+HookedOnTheBay glad to help.
Good video, thanks for your help. Guy's like you that take the time to pass along your experiences actually provide a great service. You're the good guys that save us weekend warriors time and effort. Keep up the good work!
Hey man i had to change a couple door handles, thanks for the vid...helped a ton
+Peter Lawrence glad to help and thanks for watching
Thanks for taking the time to make the video. It was helpful.
Glad to help.
You rock brotha! Thanks so much for making this video. It answered all my questions and made the replacement a breeze.
I echo everyone else! Thank you incredibly! I didn't even get frustrated! Great tips without extra rambling! You're the best!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
That was an excellent video...I had to replace my handle and the video helped every step of the way...thanks
+jose valenzuela glad to help. Thanks for watching
Great Video. Thank you for taking the time to make it and show us how to get it done! I'm attempting to do it this weekend on my 2004 Taco.☺
Thank you for taking the time to post these helpful instructions
Excellent how to video. Thanks for doing this.
+Dennis Salvage glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much Jason, there are several other videos online but yours was the most helpful and attention to detail.
Just finished my handle replacement this morning. Thanks again!
Glad to help
Excellent video. Direct and to the point. This is textbook how to video !
+Mike Rin glad to help
As a woman, I am not savvy to auto mechanics but after watching your video I am going to try this myself. To hire it done, the parts are $70 each door plus labor. I cannot do that so I bought both handles for under $20 for both. My labor is 0-. Thanks so much for your thorough video!!!
+linda boles glad to help. You can do more than you give yourself credit for. Good luck and thanks for watching.
hope it lasts but I got the cheap handle and it lasted 3 months,the original 15 years,so if it breaks buy from the dealer.The cheap ones are knockoffs made in China but the dealerships are made by Toyota,pricey though.
This was insanely helpful! The only thing I struggled with was the old yellow clip on the thick bar. I couldn't get the bar out until I cut the plastic from the outside. Good to know since I'll have to do the driver's handle soon! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching
took me 20 mins. to get my handle fixed but I got it..thanks a bunch for the video help..saved me some money other than taking it to a body shop.
+Waleyla Salazar glad to help
Excellent video. I've been dreading doing the handle replacement but seeing this has given me confidence. Neat trick with the rag to pop the clip out! I've also read that you should lube any joints for the rods to make it work more smoothly.
I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma V6, no power windows or locking, and same principles. I did find a hole that helps get the far bolt out MUCH easier. I think it was designed for that. A little piece of plastic covered it. The aftermarket handle had a weird fit but I made it work.
+Patrick Nagel good news. Thanks for watching
great, thorough vid. thanks for taking the time to make this.
+sammyspade123 thanks for watching
Right on time finding your video... mine has cracked/ broken plastic making it extremely difficult to open. Your video makes it all look so easy. Maybe I'll try replacing it myself instead of using a repair shop...
+duinnerfs It isn't very hard but it can be a little aggravating if you've never done it before. It will save you a fortune in repair costs. The handles themselves are not that expensive butt I'm sure paying a shop is. Good luck.
Very informative video,. Great tips how not to struggle through the handle replacement. One other thing I will add -- instead of oiling the locking cylinder, use graphite -- doesn't attract dirt which will wear out the lock pins.
Thank you for a very helpful video. I was able to do it because of your help.
This was very helpful for me in changing out my door handle on my 2002 Tacoma. I appreciate it!!
+Darren Tidwell glad to help. Thanks for watching
I followed the way you explained it; success!
Thank you sir!!
+Mario Gonzalez glad to help and thanks for watching
Very good info.. Could never have done it without this help.. Thanks. Dale Wisner
I was going to have my mechanic change my broken handle on my 02. Now I think I can do this myself, and save some money in the process. Thanks!
Glad to hear. Anytime we can save money we are better off. Thanks for watching.
Well done. Thank you for the quality video.
+Galen Miller Thanks for watching
Excellent video. I have been dreading doing the handle install until I watched your video. Beautiful.
Thanks for watching
Thanks Jason. Saved me a lot of trial and error. Much appreciated.
+Kalvin Wille glad to help
+Kalvin Wille your welcome
Thanks for the tip on the rag and the window crank clip. Worked like a charm
+Keith Brown glad to hear and thanks for watching
Thanks for the great video. It was super helpful over the weekend, especially the rag trick with the window handle. Just an FYI, there's a black grommet that can be removed to give easier access to the inner bolt of the door handle. Pop off the grommet and you can use a longer extension to access the inner bolt instead of shoving the wrench inside. Hope this makes sense.
+Q. Tran there was a hole in mine where I was able to get the extension in. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video just replaced mine.. Your video Helped me out !!
Great. It isn't all that hard to do but some people are intimidated by it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Jason for the tips. I miss the old (87) metal handle.
+Nancy Poitras I know what you mean. They don't make things as tough as they once did. Thanks for watching
This was very helpful, thank you.
+Matthew Keyes thanks for watching
Thank you for posting this thorough video. Very well done and helped me cheers buddy.
Great job,very well explained. Thank you .
Great video! Just did one on my 96. Thanks for the help.
Glad to help
Excellent view of critical steps thank you!
Your video really helped me out!! Thanks a lot!!!!
Any time. Thanks for watching.
Thank you and god bless you! I fixed my Toyota door handle for almost nothing!
+jorge hernandez glad to hear.
very helpful, many thanks Jason!
Watched a few similar. This was the most helpful.
+wrightbalu Thanks
@@kynewsjournal Jason, using a rubber band attached to the door handle rod, pulled through the opening, and wrapped around the door latch on top, helps keep it from getting in the way while working inside.
Yep Awesome vid very well done and accurate! Appreciate the time you spend helped me out ,Thanks
+Scot Metcalf Anytime.
Great video. Good details and information about all those little details that makes the difference.
+Mushin Ryu thanks for watching
I just did this with inspiration from this video. I am the most inept mechanic known to man and I have ruined entire engines with do it yourself stupidity (please don't ask). I was dreading this even though I pretty much knew I couldn't do any damage to the motor, at least I assumed...and I didn't. I did this in a little over an hour.
There are a couple things that I would add to the conversation here:
I found a brand new mirror at my local junkyard. Brand new in the box for $35. Can I say it was original equipment as in an original Toyota part? No, of course not (brand was TYC), but it seems to be just fine for a 17 year old vehicle.
Also on the thicker of the 2 bars that attach to the new handle, the clip for the bigger one snapped, which I was concerned it might. I live in Phoenix and plastic becomes very brittle. Not to worry, my new handle had a brand new one already attached to it.
I also didn't have to unplug my speaker as I was able to just set the panel down on the ground leaning up against the door. Plenty of access to the door handle. No undue stress to the wiring.
Other than that one of the snaps that hold the panel on broke, but it is only one and it doesn't seem to rattle or anything. LOVE my 2001 Toyota Tacoma. 17 years and still going strong.
Thanks for watching
Best video for for this handle, thank you bro
I recommend the $6 window crank tool. The clip will pop out and fly. Make sure you keep and eye out for where it will fly.
Good video made it easy for me. Thanks
Very well done, with some great tips!
+Ron Bryant thanks for watching
THANKS! You're a great teacher!
+mark1952able thank you for watching
nice job. thanks. my handle just broke off after 16 years of use.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for making this. It has helped me.
+Paul Schumacher glad to help
+Paul Schumacher glad to help
I just did the one on driver's side it was a pain 'cause bolt on the left side barely had room but I got it done. Thanks
+Hever Morales thanks for watching
+Hever Morales thanks for watching
Thanks Jason and Merry Christmas, great video!
+b50richard thanks for watching