Disconnect positive battery cable, remove all the bolts and screws from the door panel, disconnect the electrical plugs and carefully remove the panel. Remove the two nuts that hold the handle on, remove the linkage and reverse procedure to install.
how to replace a exterior front door handle on a 1999 toyota tacoma
You remove it and replace it...
Its on youtube
there are screws in the door, and holding the handle on. You can get to the ones holding on the handle by pulling off the covers on each side of the door handle inside.
Remove inside trim panel (incl. around the window) With a light you'll see 2 12mm nut at the back of the door handle There a small metal clip that hold the rod to the handle
take it out
I did this yesterday. For exterior drivers handle i removed door cover, with window up, you can see the handle attachments. Unscrew and replace. i got my parts from eBay and had to buy washers and nuts. about 1 hour for a novice. inside door panel you will find an electric disconnect for windows. also, easy disconnect for mechanism and don't forget to replace lock, which is also easy.
Remove the door panel.Remove the bolt from the inside of the door that holds the handle on.
Remove the inside door panel from your 1984 Chevy Caprice. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new exterior door handle.
Need to know if it is an inside or outside door handle.
W/ a new one
with a screwdriver