2008 - 2013 Toyota Highlander Inside Door Handle Replacement

[@gd-mcclure1660]

Thank you Mike! 1st, you helped me fix my door handle! OMG, so happy! I'm 73, haven't worked on cars in 25 yrs & female. Here's my story... I've been traveling & suddenly the driver, inside door handle was frozen open. I drove to the 1st Toyota dealership "in a panic" he was NO help.wanted to write it up & said it could take 1 to 3 weeks to get the part. (I LEFT). Afew days later a friend told me where to go for an honest opinion. He said "guarantee that it's a broken handle" not the spring the other guy tried to say. When I got home, ordered the part from MY mechanic & said I'd fix it...also said that if I screw up, he can fix my mistake. My mechanic is great, been with him for yrs & he has fixed MANY of my mistakes. Thank you again!

[@bryanhobbs9469]

Mike, you rock! Your video was a huge help. Seeing how to safely remove each of the trim pieces, and get the door off to access the handle is huge. You don't want to be pulling on things that aren't meant to be pulled on. For the handle part number, I'd recommend calling a Toyota dealer, use your VIN number to verify the part number and buy it elsewhere. I got mine from the dealer, $91 plus tax.

[@stevebyrd6648]

Well done. Took me all of 10 minutes after watching your video. Thanks Steve

[@peasem7]

Thank you so much! I am terrible at fixing car related items but you did such a great job on this video I felt secure in giving it a shot. It only took like 20 minutes and worked perfectly. Definetely subscribing for future videos!!

[@Prairyson]

Add me to the grateful souls out there for your leadership here. I took on the task efficiently and effectively due to your clear and visual instructions. So appreciated to save the cost of what the dealership would have charged to first “identify” then fix the handle. I even swapped out my rear for my front as a quick bandaid fix before ordering another handle on eBay. Anyway, again, thank you.

[@mikegilboy5022]

Awesome detailed instruction! This ten thumbed mechanic was able to complete task in minimal time. God bless you!

[@kphormel]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to your video, I actually felt mechanically-inclined in doing my own repair!

[@willhaisma5794]

Thanks for clear demonstration of clips and attachments. Appreciate it.

[@MikesRepairs86]

No problem!

[@BIGGDIGGER]

Great video. Thank You. The nature sounds are a wonderful addition.

[@robertwolf4043]

Nice job Mike!

[@livinginmobile]

Thanks so much. I didn’t even have to unlatch the power harness to the automatic windows. I just held it with my knee, LOL

[@alisegeorge1782]

Thank you so much! I was able to do this by myself!! I couldn’t figure where that last screw went… into the handle😂

[@richardschubertjr5701]

Thought I did fine.1 issue the door locks when pressing fob but the horn and lights don't signal on locking, only upon unlocking.

[@randysatterfield4836]

Great demonstration. I went from no way I am trying it to actually doing it. But I have a problem now that I cannot figure out. Once I finished the handle install I tested it and everything worked fine. But after about one hour I went out to the car to move it. When I got out the door handle on the inside and outside would not open the door. I tried the key fob. Nothing. Tried the key in the lock. Nothing. Completely baffled what this might be. I am certain I put the linkage back in correctly. Is it possible the remote lock out has changed something? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[@TheMrHaut]

Thank you for this video!

[@clubinfinity7785]

Thanks much! Who would have thought I'd have to replace this stupid handle!!!

[@patrickdennison6893]

Maybe going to take a chance and tackle this today. My driver window glass has separated from the tabs on the mechanism. Toyota will only sell the whole thing as a unit - motor, mechanism and new glass...$700-800. Highway Robbery. I don't think so. I'm going to give construction adhesive a try to reattach the glass to the tabs. Unless someone else has a better solution to share.

[@stevebeemer3469]

part number????????