93 LE. On a icy morning, while pulling hard on the outside drivers door handle, all but a small piece of the plastic handle broke off. I've found that if I can pull this piece just enough, I can grab what seems to be a full width metal handle underneath. Is there a way to easily replace this? I'm guessing the dealer will charge a lot for the part and repair so I'm thinking of removing the handle from the drivers side rear door and installing it if it's easy. Does anyone know how it's done?
The following three old posts should help. You'll need a similar part from the dealer ($106) or online ($30).
From: pws Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:15:53 GMT Local: Wed, Oct 11 2006 9:15 pm Subject: Re: '94 Camry - Another Broken Door handle Questi> Check AutoZone's free online repair guide on how to remove the door
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I finally got around to replacing the door handle. The most difficult part by far was removing the door panel. Toyota really wants it to stay on there. :-)
It is a little tight to work in there once you have the panel off, but not bad. I definitely preferred to give up about 1.5 hours of my time rather than give the dealership $138.00.
Thanks again,
Pat
From: snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com Date: 9 Nov 2006 20:25:14 -0800 Local: Thurs, Nov 9 2006 8:25 pm Subject: Re: '94 Camry - Another Broken Door handle Question
I just bought a handle from the dealer for 106.00 out the door. I looked online and found what appears to be the same item for 30.00. I bought the one from the dealer because I wanted 100% fit, but now I have second thoughts...
I went to the autozone website mentioned and got a good diagram. Hopefully I will have as much success as pws had, only it might take me about 8 hours...
Thanks to all for your suggestions.
Does anyone want a broken 1994 camry outside drivers side door handle?
WDV
From: snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com Date: 15 Nov 2006 09:38:29 -0800 Local: Wed, Nov 15 2006 9:38 am Subject: Re: '94 Camry - Another Broken Door handle Question
It took me about 1.5 hours to replace the handle. I purchased the Haynes manual that negleted to mention there is a door panel screw behind a lamp assembly in the door panel.
I used 3/8 drive ratchet with an extension and flexible/adjustable connection. 1/4 drive with extension would make the job much easier.
========= Obviously too late now, but seeing these broken exterior handle postings, I use the outside door handle to unlatch only , then pull from the steel door edge. Seems to have worked fine so far.
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