Replace Broken Rear Door Handle - Toyota Matrix Pontiac Vibe

[@sampsin]

This was the best tutorial I've ever seen. it took me longer to watch the video than to actually fix my vehicle...very happy... it was so easy I'm even thinking about pulling off all the black ones and switching them to Chrome

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Wow that's high praise. Thank you very much!

[@Knightfall572]

Thank you for your video. Just replaced my door handle this morning. I have seen others videos but yours was the most clear, concise and detailed. The main point of being aware of the red fork and knob was the most informative aspect of the video. Not knowing where and how to place it together was the main factor in separating your video from the others.

[@Dactylonian]

Thanks! 246,000 miles and a new functioning door handle.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Nice work!

[@eartothenoise]

This video helped me replace a handle today! seeing in to the fork was a major key.

[@curtc8686]

Fantastic instructional video! The dealership wanted $200.00+ for this job. The handle cost $10.00. It took me about an hour. Thank you!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Right on

[@nelslindberg765]

Worked like a charm. Took me as a novice 1 hour to do, including watching the video twice. Thanks a million!

[@ojitosbonitos5336]

Thanks to your video im a woman and was able to it myself i feel proud

[@RickAtlantaPilot]

Thank you for this great video. I just changed two back door handles on an 06 Matrix. They did not have power locks or windows, but the still have an alignment circle where the electrical plug would go. So your video was very helpful even for a manual window car! Thank you!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback.

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

This is a really great video. The part about slipping the tab between the fork is valuable. Replaced the LR handle on my mother's 2003 Vibe GT with no issues. FYI, on her Vibe, the Torx screw holding down the handle actually has some sort of hold mechanism on it so there is no risk of it falling out of place. Very thoughtful on the part of the engineers.

[@orlandosales959]

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[@sakaskefamily]

Video gave me the confidence to tackle. What is missing is the relationship of the coil spring latches when the handle is installed. I did it like the video twice and was driven to drink. Looked up some Toyota chat rooms that discussed the topic and found the missing link in the video. There is an arm that the handle engages when it is pulled that needs to be aligned before securing. Did this mostly by feel, but it's there. I spent my troubleshooting on the red fork, but that's a red herring. Hope this helps you all. Raiseyourhandif you've already replaced the driver door lock control....✋

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Thanks. I didn't have any issues on the rear door and couldn't capture everything inside the door on camera. I mentioned lining up the blue/red fork before you slide it into position and that's all I had to do. Went pretty easy for me. Sorry you had troubles, but I'm glad you got it done.

[@jennabange1718]

Thanks so much for this video! The rear door handle on my 2007 matrix broke off and we were able to replace it fairly easily today with the help of your video.

[@mikeklemen7054]

Great job you covered everything. I called three Toyota dealers in Richmond, VA. Labor charges were $120, $200 and $300. I finished it in less than an hour including watching video and borrowing a T30 screw head from a neighbor. Someone who knows what they are doing could do it in 10 minutes. Hardest part for me was getting screwdriver into that "blind" screw. Could not get in in there properly for some reason. Took extra precautions to not lose the screw, shoved a towel in there to catch it in case it fell down.

[@gcaldwell19]

GREAT VIDEO!!! I have used this twice on my son’s Toyota Matrix. Very valuable piece of information you have shared. Thanks so much!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dragonssynbyington1516]

Thank you so much Husband and I was able to replace our 2004 Pontiac vibe right back door handle in less the 30 minute, this video was very helpful

[@StephLadder]

I managed - thanks to your video. The hardest part was getting the long handle piece to integrate correctly. It took several attempts... as the handle housing kept pushing away from the opening, and, yes, the red forks got in the way, too. Note: when I screwed the front screw back in, it wouldn't tighten up, but it wasn't 'loose' either. I let it be, and when done, the door handle worked fine (hope I won't regret something here!). Thanks again - couldn't-of done it without cha! btw, those screws have small 'clips' that won't let them fall out.

[@tglass0000]

Thank you for posting this video. I was able to replace the rear driver side door handle for my 2009 Matrix, which had a slightly different configuration for removing the inside panel, but the concept was the same. I did need to make a store run to get the extension for the #30 torx, and followed your advice for steps to prevent screws from falling inside of the door panel. All went well!

[@frankherrera4187]

Thanks to your video I was able to fix my door handle with ease

[@pops9190]

Followed your lead closely. Thanks for not skipping over problem/tricky areas. Well done. completed the job! A happy wife is a happy life, so double thanks for that! Subscibed.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Excellent, thanks for the feedback and welcome.

[@geraldlacy787]

Thank You for this video. I used it to step by step remove and replace my rear passenger Side door handle on my 2008 matrix.

[@Gainesway1]

Thank you for this video! I looked at half a dozen others, but yours proved to most helpful.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting.

[@danbytp]

Oh man,it's that easy!?! Just as long as I pay attention to what I'm doing I can save the $275.00 I was gonna pay the Toyota dealership and save the time going back and forth and waiting for them to get around to it.You are the Man!

[@Fonzis_Corner2024]

Great job explaining as you go. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@karenkriegshauser5949]

Thanks - the only problem I had was finding a torx driver long enough to reach the screw through that little opening - needs to be longer than 4 inches! I had to order online. I am a 65 year old Grandma with no experience with this sort of thing! If I can do it anyone can!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Excellent, thanks for the feedback.

[@jeffr9750]

This wasn’t as easy as the video makes it out to be. If you followed this process and the door wouldn’t open after you did all this, review video at the 7.40 time of video. The new handle must go over a black round piece of plastic that moves the blue or red piece. He doesn’t show it in the vid. But it is visible through the part of the door with the 3 bolts removed. It’s high up and I had to use a screwdriver to push it down while pushing the new handle over the round actuator. GL

[@johnhiggins9630]

Just got done with mine, and wished I checked the comments first. Took me 3 tries. First 2 just like the video, didn't work. looked inside and saw the round piece, pulling the red lever down pulled this part down, but I needed someone to slide the handle while I held the red lever down. 2005 pontiac vibe, maybe the setup is a little different.

[@docbrazen]

These are 100% t30 screws according to the service manual. If you want the torque measurements it's 35in lb for the screw that captures the handle and 44 in lbs for the 3 lock assembly screws. The 3 lock assembly screws also call for adhesive THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent., i.e. loctite blue 243. This is the oil resistant version of loctite blue.

[@matthewhowell7136]

Thanks for the video. This was exactly what I needed to fix the handle on my 2003 Pontiac Vibe.

[@domenicmusco8421]

Great video, did two rear doors today no problem! Thanks!!

[@cbschinke]

Thanks man! Great help. I'd just suggest to triple check the mechanism before you put the plastic up again. I found that putting a piece of masking tape over the screw was helpful, so that I wouldn't fall down into the well of the door

[@truckericksdashcam]

Don't worry about the rear screw falling in the door . its "captured " in plastic tabs to hold it right there

[@jimkelley5812]

Below the 3 screws that hold the lock assembly is a 10 mil bolt that secures the window track. I found it helpful to remove this bolt and push the track back. This gives more room to remove and re-install the door lock assembly.

[@KG-mq2xc]

If someone is having trouble getting the lock to work, we found you have to pull the red fork back, put the long handle in and then push the red fork back in place. If the long handle is in correctly, then the red fork should be moving in and out and up and down every time you pull on and release the handle.

[@rmlawrence]

I had to replace both rear handles and I couldn't have done it without this video. Thank you for posting!

[@commishkep]

Great video thank you! Make sure to roll your window up for starters

[@paulette2893]

I want to see more on the hatchback features disconnecting glass from the hatchback frame dismantled/detached from the car frame itself!?!!!

[@ilzlegend]

Easy my man thanks a lot it did help brotha ❤

[@mattietheviking6945]

Thanks for the guidance. Mission accomplished on my end. 👍👍

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Excellent!

[@rickparker2594]

Beautiful paint!

[@jeffsherman3445]

I am buying a 2003 Toyota Matrix with manual windows. One of the rear doors can only open from inside. Is that an indication that the door handle needs replaced or could it be the child safety switch?

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

It could be either one. I'd pull the door panel and look at the handle mechanism first. It could be broken or cracked inside, not allowing the door to open. Good luck.

[@michaeltrenholm8616]

A very good video. I think it would be better to test it before you put the whole door back together and then put the interior panel on.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Good idea!

[@tarynnicole9643]

Hi, I need to replace my front driver side handle will it be WAY different?

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

No it should be the same.

[@tukpunker]

thanks for listing the tools.

[@cicerosbeerschool]

Thanks for the video. I'm having trouble getting the handle to move the fork up and down. I see how it goes up and down with the help of the spring, but the handle doesn't push it. How is it suppose to work? Is maybe the inside piece broken?

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Could be, but you may have to remove it and reinstall to engage the fork. Good luck.

[@cicerosbeerschool]

@@TheHandsOnChannel I opened the other door to get a working comparison. The handle has to snap around the fork mechanism piece. It took a couple attempts, but that does it. Thanks!

[@BrianW_174]

Big thanks for the video!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

You bet!

[@fibromyalgia_yarn_resin]

Can someone tell me what the red "fork" piece is? It's broken and I need to replace the whole mechanism.

[@robinbrigstocke8121]

Yay! I did it. Thanks!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Nice!👍

[@Sippy2118]

Thank you for making this video!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

You're welcome, thanks for commenting.

[@halfmoon5022]

Thank you very much! Totally gonna help me out.

[@riverraisin1]

I called my wife a He-Woman because she broke the same handle when opening the door yesterday. She may be petite, but she's a beast when it comes to cars. lol

[@tonyl8242]

Thank you very much for sharing! Big help!

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

You're welcome!

[@Javrama50]

So I replaced the handle on Toyota Matrix, ,' 04. Rear door. Closed the door. Door will not open from inside or outside. I think I'll have to go back and make sure the lock mechanism is put in properly. My question, how do I get the door open? The electronic lock switch works. The door handle works.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

The only way I know is behind the door panel. You could reach in and pull the rod that actuates the door latch. If the door panel is installed IDK what to tell you. Good luck.

[@Javrama50]

Thanks. I was able to get enough of the panel off to reach in and pull that rod. Appreciate it.

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

@@Javrama50 Glad you got it.

[@jayeshpatel6063]

Good video

[@vmonge8]

Will i be able to replace this part. If door has child proof lock? It wont open from inside or outside since its lock and obviously door handle is broken from the outside :\ REALLY NEED HELP thanks

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

HMM, that's a tough one. IDK how you can solve that. I'll have to think about it. Maybe someone else can chime in.

[@jimkelley5812]

Usually the large piece at the rear of the handle is still in place. Try squirting some WD40 on that remaining section, make sure that the door is in the unlocked position, grab that section with some large vise grips and pull outward. Good luck!

[@jhoward1669]

Just had same problem on 2003 vibe. Child lock on, and handle on outside came right out. I got lucky, stuck my finger in hole in door hoping to activate door release. Pushed down on something about 1.5” down inside hole and the door released easily. Then I accidentally closed it again before I figured out it was child lock preventing opening from inside. I was able to easily repeat the finger trick. Good luck!

[@jhoward1669]

Also just having had it apart I think you could reach up with a finger and feel for a plastic nub and pull outwards. This is the nub the door latch pulls on.

[@bigbingus4059]

Dude, thank you so much

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Any time

[@NEKROBAT666]

I have to change both sides on my matrix, exposure weakened them and kids ended up ripping them off

[@joshpalevich2263]

Love the video but does anyone onow in detail how to remove the electrical wire? He suggests taking a small screwdriver but then doesn't show him doing it? Having some trouble.

[@SuperRebels28]

Does anyone know the part number or name for the plastic red fork? The one on my matrix is broken and I want to order a new one

[@ajdoman317]

Did you ever find out what it’s called? I can’t find the name of it anywhere.

[@rickparker2594]

Toyota's only weak design is inside & outside door handles and tailgate handles.

[@williamhartsock1296]

Well, the Vibe is not exactly the same... trust me, you can be flummoxed 🤣 what a nightmare

[@TheHandsOnChannel]

Thanks for sharing. Most of the matrix/vibe stuff is identical.

[@2daybmine]

Lighting sucks can’t see what the hell he is doing