Tacoma Door Handle removal

[@wackydoodle3454]

A nicely done video. Easy to follow. This is a real service for old Toyota Tacoma owners who can't justify spending big bucks on minor repairs. I've even learned from your little mistakes, like the order of what to undo first, and also knowing what direction to pull things apart when you can't actually seen how it's attached and don't want to break it by forcing it, like the six little feet on the inside door handle. I used a bent paperclip, but "flossing" with the elastic band to get the window handle clip out looks like an easier solution. TY so very much.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@ericjones5664]

Awesome and friendly video!!! Just to point out something to make dis/re-assembly easier; there is a plastic sticker covering a hole over the left bolt holding the exterior handle in place. It is so you can use a socket extension for ease of access. Safe, happy wrenching guys!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@MrJDMs3]

The window winder retainer pops out by running a rag back and forth really easy and you could also use the hole in the door designed for an extension to take out the rear screw. Great instructional video!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@a.gepfert3719]

This by far is the best instructional video I have seen. You ROCK!! Thank YOU!!!😘 My door is fixed.. Well Done Instructor!!!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad this helped you out Aloha and take care.

[@dombravo7330]

As a guy who makes instructional KZbin videos with working on motorcycles I can tell you this video is true art. Not many people understand how getting those close up shots while working at the same time is definitely skill. Great video, high quality, clear sounds, very straight forward instructions. All the way around you did a great job bud! I've gotta ask what camera you have and how do you have it attached so you can work at the same time?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I think this was my Canon SX610HS with my super old, barely usable, embarrassing to carry in public Tripod. It shoots in HD and has great close up shots. The views and angles are difficult to get but as you can see it pays off. In some videos I have to balance the camera and since the camera is in the way I have to use the screen to view the project. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@lonniemabley6275]

Thanks for the demo on how to do this task. I did one on the drivers door a couple years ago, but with your DIY video gave me all that I needed. I found that there was a rubber plug on the inside of the door that when removed, allowed an extension on the ratchet to access the bolt holding the lock side of the handle assembly and things went very well. My biggest challenge was to release the rod that connects to the lock that allows you to lock or unlock the door, even with that minor difficulty, within 15 minutes I had the old door handle out and was ready to install the new handle. I too, had trouble aligning the screw holes, on the lock side of the handle, but the problem was easily remedied by inserting the shaft of a long handled screwdriver through that access hole and prying up and over on that internal door tab that the screw had to go through to reach the screw hole in the handle. That little extra persuasion easily repositioned the tab so that everything aligned beautifully. The total job took less than an hour despite the problems I encountered.

[@ashtonstanberry4460]

Helped me out a ton, thanks for posting this five years ago

[@jdlitwiller0624]

Thanks for the video. It made the job not only doable, but straight-forward and rather fun. My Tacoma is a 2000, and the interior door panel splits, 3-4" below the window. If I had looked at it a little closer, I would have seen that removing the rear view mirror handle and trim is unnecessary. Other than that, it was a quick fun job - thanks to the tutorial here.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time out to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@schadlarry]

Just did this repair on a '02 Tacoma. A tip to give for future repairs At 5:54 you can remove that grommet by his finger to give you easy access to the second bolt. Got the part on eBay for $9.95 vs $80 at the dealer. Good luck.

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

High entertainment and educational. Great job!

[@JoeAdrain]

💯 just fixed my 98 Tacoma door handle today. Top notch instructions!

[@kgthatsme]

Thanks for this! Watched it to see if it was something I could do, got my new passenger handle, watched it one more time as a refresher, then got the handle swapped out like I knew what I was doing. Brilliant tutorial!

[@unitoolzee]

Thanks for posting this. My door handle finally broke off this morning, and this video definitely has enough info to show how to remove and replace the door handle.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Aloha and take care

[@bayrat24]

just got my part from Fulfillment warehouse. Gonna use what I learned from your video to good use tomorrow.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Awesome! I hope it works out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting! Aloha and take care

[@U2BER2012]

Thank you so much! You saved me $$. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to finish, because I had to modify a coiled spring that broke off of the indoor door handle. Works great!

[@U2BER2012]

As a matter of fact: the day before, I was at an auto glass shop waiting for someone to install the door handle; but since the installer was out on an errand, I decided to come another day. Then I went home and went to look for some tutorials on YT on the subject; when I came across you video. Suddenly the light came on and I figured I'd try doing it myself. I was surprised at how easy it really was. Thanks again!

[@cmkelly1965]

Thanks for creating and posting the video! For $15 on eBay I was able to buy a replacement and do this repair in minutes on my 1996 4Runner. The auto parts stores wanted $140 just for the replacement handle. I did have to file the channels down a tad so the lock would catch the retainer clips but all in all an easy job. And it's so much better than having to open the drivers door from the back seat! Again, thanks for this.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hey Chris, I appreciate you watching and commenting! Glad you saved some money by doing it yourself. Aloha and take care

[@mctransportation9831]

Thanks for the video. I would recommend paying extra for the oem Toyota part. I put a Chinese handle on my 97, 2 years ago and I'm already having to replace it again.

[@FernDownForWhat]

This is gonna save me a lot of time and not to mention this is the clearest and best guide I've seen. Thank you!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to comment. Aloha and take care

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

My overall assessment of your video.....very good. Your pace, tone, calmness, clear instructions are all informative and entertaining. I very much appreciate your time. Tomorrow will be my turn to attempt this operation. I have shared your video to many of my family, friends, Soldiers, and fellow car owners. Did you have enough coins to NLT rear yourself to a nice refreshment? 😉👍🏻🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words King Richard! Aloha and take care

[@goodwater2020]

Thanks 4 video. Very informative. Just a tip, that little sticker at top of door provides access to back bolt. Found it putting handle back on after lots of frustration: )

[@jabberwookie1404]

in 25 years of doing my own repair work, I have a few tips.1. clean off all surfaces you're about to work on. Brake cleaner on non-painted surfaces, or WD40 works well. I can't work on grimy stuff without getting injured anymore. I'd rather be able to see what I'm doing also.2. spray the parts you're trying to take apart with a good penetrant. I prefer PB Blaster for almost everything. Makes everything come apart so easy3. when aftermarket parts don't fit exact, unless you're working on a $50K car, just modify it to work. Those bolt holes would have aligned easy if you had hit the holes with a reaming type drill bit slightly, or just bent the mounting tabs inward. An $8 aftermarket part or an $80 part from the dealer plus the time spent for them to order it and 2 trips to order and pick up? No thanks.Thanks for the vid. Gives me an idea of what I am about to tackle on my 2003 Tacoma handle. The part is $8 shipped on ebay, and with 160K miles on the clock I won't be shy about reaming out some bolt holes.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.

[@drrussdc]

I agree. Those after market parts still work but take a little adjustment. A good tip is place the handle in and align that harder hole first. Pry out that rubber seal on the door frame to access it with a driver. Don't tighten completely and then line up the "easy" hole. This is just a kinda PIA installation- overall a great job!

[@lrogers2016]

Just replaced my exterior and interior door handles. I’d taken the panels off before to replace some busted speakers, but had no clue about how to replace the exterior door handles. The bolt that holds the lock in place was the hardest part (taking it off and putting back on) very informative vid, Very much appreciated. Enjoyed the lightheartedness of it too 👍🏻

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@Sillysillystupidio]

Slide a plastic bag behind window handle and slide it back and forth..it literally popped the clip in 5 seconds for me..

[@omaplata212]

Wow glad I went to the comments just did this yes five seconds thanks 🎉

[@juanadorno1975]

Is there a video? I can't imagine this work in my brain

[@kermitdfrogzx10]

Great video. Made it a breeze for me to change out the handle on my truck. One tip i would add is there is a hole in the interior of the door that allows you to insert a socket with extension to get to the bolt on the left of the hinge. On mine it was covered with a round piece of clear tape.

[@karleparker]

Thank you! This tutorial was 100% helpful! I'm really grateful that you took the time to walk us through the project!

[@MrThuong3]

Thank you so much for the video. I am able to replace my 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 pick up crack door handle. Just like Chris Kelly below, I got the handle from E-Bay just $12.47. I got the handle replaced......I am happy.......thank you again.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

You are awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@1SillyflowEnjoytheRide]

Saw the seat covers and said Gotta B One Local Braddah! Great step by step vid! One trick for the window crank is use a rag to slip under and work it side to side to pop the clip!

[@jasonnnsaurus822]

Just wanted to reach out and say thanks. I have a 97 Tacoma and this helped me out a lot.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to check out the video and comment. Aloha and take care

[@weslg3]

You are the man! Thank you.

[@Emanistan]

Try visiting your local pick-n-pull: not only a good source for factory parts, but you can practice on junked cars before tearing apart your own.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Emanistan Tat's great advise. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@patriciaruvalcaba4037]

Eman

[@isaacvillagomez7149]

Love that I don’t even have a Tacoma, this just came up on my recommended

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@mlb6d9]

Thanks for the exciting & almost entertaining video - LOL. Seriously, I just did this on my '03 Tacoma and watching this really helped!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@Mendezzzzzzz]

BRO THIS IS MY EXACT TRUCK IM ACTUALLY FREAKING OUT A LITTLE LIKE OMG IVE NEVER SEEN ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT!!!!! Also tysm I’ve gone through like 3 sets of door handles 😂

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Best truck ever! It's rapidly dyeing from rust. I wish I had another one just like it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@porclino]

Great video. Sharp close up photography and the mechanic keeps his fingers out of the way so we can see exactly what he is doing. Puts some of the uploaders on here to shame.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for the great comment! Aloha and take care

[@mark1952able]

Thanks and great job describing everything! Like how you speed things up on the obvious things to do.....

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@TDZA]

I found a paint can opener works really well for getting the winder clip out.

[@cirilomendez9385]

excellent my good friend

[@wilbertorrez4136]

I have a Tacoma 98 and this video help me son much, thanks and greetings from El Salvador.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting! Aloha and take care

[@duckgitr453]

To get to the other bolt there is a round sticker that can be removed and use an extension on your 10mm socket

[@isaiasgomez1739]

Thanks so much for the video , help me a lot to change handle door for my friend truck 🙏🏼

[@izzycamaro]

thanks a lot for a well made video. it help me replace my 2003 tacoma door handle. God bless.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@harleygirlhrw151]

I'm having issues with my toyota door handle not opening. Im hoping just the clip broke or the rod popped off somehow. I loved watching your video and the what not to do's...lol

[@topbreak38]

Funny how the wear on your door panels is pretty much the same as mine. Thanks for the help. Love my Tacoma, but the handles are a pain. I already needed to fix my driver's side handle and now my passenger-side handle is doing the same thing.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I got a lot of mud from off roading years back. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. My Passenger side just broke....again! Dang it!

[@armynation31B5V5P]

My door handle is breaking on the same darn place. Thank you for the video. I plan on doing mine also.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to comment. Aloha and take care

[@RR-km9ed]

man I can't believe this was actually as entertaining as you promised it would be!! I love the video and I can't wait to get ta fixing lol. my favorite part was at 1:24 when your wife was sneezing hahah. 10/10

[@TuRuDun]

Very helpful video - Lots of good close ups and some real life SNAFU's, remarkably like my experiences... Keep up the good works !!

[@jcl78901]

your great iv watched a million videos like this this but your the first one to make it enjoyable XD ant was funny

[@paulc5476]

Thanks for this video as well as the one you did on replacing the radiator. Both super easy to follow along to. shoots!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out and comment! Aloha and take care

[@martinocole3211]

Extremely good video, and as you note, removing the window crank handle can be bad. FYI, an easier method, from another KZbin video for getting the clip off is to slip a rag in there on the side behind the handle. You use it to engage one of the little rough ends of the clip, lifting it out from its little groove, and it pulls right out..

[@tommykillebrew955]

thanks for this video. with this to go by, replacing mine, which broke yesterday because I waited too long, with a stock toyota part is fairly simple.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care Tommy.

[@harrellparr1345]

Most informative, it saved me a lot of time and I saw what to look out for. well done!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for checking it out and commenting! Aloha and take care

[@ajstexas]

For the bolt at 5:52, remove that circular tape that looks like a bandaid and use an extension to reach the bolts. It's much easier this way.

[@spicy7699]

Good video! It help a lot. I had the same problem to my truck and need to replace the door handle too.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Aloha and take care

[@MrAddison79]

thank you i needed this. and i got the job done!

[@Enroutetwentyseven]

Thanks man. You made it real easy

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@ibanezfreak5117]

thank you I will be doing this for a gal this week so very helpful being given the ability to see before I do

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@lve2exp]

this movie was helpful and entertaining! it gets into some good detail. Thanks!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@danielgriego9130]

You did everything perfectly, sucks that the part was wrong thanks for the video

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hey Daniel, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Aloha and take care

[@danielgriego9130]

Just finished it luckily mine did not have that weird bolt pattern on your truck

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Awesome job! You have saved yourself tons of money by doing it yourself! Happy 4TH

[@danielgriego9130]

+iworkforbudlight you to thanks

[@babaoriley5751]

Great video. Like your sense of humor :)

[@yourconscience5035]

Thanks, I ust changed mine out with your video. No problems.

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Thanks for video

[@scottdoesthings]

Great video, honest and helpful.

[@dwaynekobatake8025]

I literally just got done changing my 97 Tacoma driver door handle after watching this video. My handle was an aftermarket as well, and did not line up. But, with some Hawaiian shimmy shimmy dakine I was able to get it secured

[@bigfudge3932]

The mechanics charged me $135 for this & they left the door handle loose as a goose. They wanted to charge me an additional $200 to replace it again... I showed this video to my dad & he fixed it in a few minutes. From now on I'm looking at KZbin before I go to a mechanic lol

[@kitingincayman]

thanks for video about to do my handles ..Which island you on?

[@juangalvez8594]

Budman !!! Loved the roosters 🐔 calling ya. Good video Carnal. 👍🏼

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting! Aloha

[@mickpaton9473]

great video mate it has helped me so much as i also have to replace my door handle on my toyota hilux LN106R

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@gcruz1637]

I need to replace the handles on my taco 02 thanks for the video.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@SammyEddie]

I’m about to do drivers side on 02 Tacoma. Where did you get part and did it fit?

[@paulwhitaker6844]

Useful vid, mahalo Bruddah. Very classic Hawai’i vid. The things I know that make it HI. It’s a Tacoma Doves, roosters And the word cherry

[@carmencastro5853]

Gracias x que es fácil seguir las instrucciones del tutorial

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

¡Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de mirar y comentar! Aloha y cuídate

[@letskanikapila]

“Cherreh” lol. You must be local and I hear a chicken!

[@rbloebker6864]

Cool watch!

[@michigha]

Whoa whoa whoa. Almost left without giving the video a like.

[@wolfmceuen7068]

Super helpful, thanks bro!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@victorguillen6136]

It work for me, now i know what to do whit my pick up door and get fixed, thanks

[@tylersamson3567]

The little white plastic piece @7:07 broke.... whats it called where can i get a new one? My new handle didn’t have one.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hi Tyler, check out this link www.toyotapartsdeal.com/parts-list/1998-toyota-tacoma-4_wheel_drive/body/front_door_lock_handle.html?pnc=69210 not sure on the color, Yellow, brown, orange ect then google image the part number. SNAP, DOOR LOCK CONTROL LINK ? Hope this helps. Aloha

[@mckenziekeith7434]

You can get that clip on the window handle with string, too. I think it is easier. I know it sounds like it won't work but it does.

[@cloud9comicsjaysonmalit301]

Yo this diy vid is a great tutorial, two thumbs ... it really helped .

[@briansmobile1]

I've had similar problems with aftermarket BMW handles. They have to be exact. Good video!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+briansmobile1 Thanks Brian! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and keep up the great work!

[@gwsmith76]

Tip on the window crank clip. Roll it so it’s straight up get an elastic band, for a headlamp or old pair of skives, work it behind the crank, pull straight down clip will come right out. Easy Peasy

[@johncomitz6187]

Nice Job!

[@chicasrodriguez]

thank you for the video, you helped me a lot

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@tombstoneshadow7455]

2:30 you have to hit it in the right spot, ive given that exact same advice

[@martinparker9249]

@5:52 where youre middle finger is theres a hole provided to access that stubborn bolt !

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Dang, you are so right! Thanks

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Great thanks 👍

[@kdwoo1]

awesome video man!! thanks to you I can now install mine. I am worried about 2 steps though, getting that clip on and off for the window crank, and those little latches that connect the metal poles to the locks. I hope I can do this! thank you for this video and please do more for any Tacoma parts, I am a do it yourself kind of guy too. 👍

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Take your time and just plan the day out. In one of the comments below from Bruce "A good trick for removing the window crank handle is to use a rag (I used a micro-fiber one). You slide the rag under the handle of the window crank and pull it towards the top. The rag will catch the edges of the spring retainer and pop it off." I need to try that next time. Aloha and take care

[@aaronbirkholz7736]

Great video!

[@ns671fr]

very entertaining, thanks for the video

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@bearman6231]

Awesome man appreciate it

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Jason Roberts Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Aloha

[@fernario]

Thank you!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you!

[@JoseRodriguez-xe8yx]

Gracias amigo no entiendo el ingles pero el video esta perfecto ya encargue la pieza en cuanto la reciba veo de nuevo el video y lo hare de un toyota tacoma del 2002,de nuevo gracias...

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo para ver y comentar. Me alegro de que esto te haya ayudado. Aloha y cuídate

[@najmisyazwan5002]

thanks for the tutorial

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for checking it out! Aloha and take care

[@najmisyazwan5002]

iworkforbudlight looks easy than do.took most of my day just to change my charade espri handle door.btw thanks again

[@marshallz4]

thanks

[@resolute7627]

I love it when someone calls something a "dohicky" lolhaha. great vid thanks !

[@demarco767]

I have the same problem on my 1999 Tacoma. Do you remember what band/model replacement part you got. I wanna make sure I don't get the wrong part. Thanks for sharing and uploading.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry for the delay, for some reason it is not letting me comment. I had ordered the part from Amazon and received the wrong replacement part. The best thing to do is to ask the dealer for the info. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@JES8SHRNDZzz]

Great Vid

[@warthhoh]

doe the locking cylinder metal tab goes behind the door tab or behind it?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry not sure if I understand. It will go on like it came off.

[@dannyeverclear1885]

One can make a cranck window handle remover out of a Compact disc. You tube or google it. Just entails cutting a square out of it

[@johndoe-zz1nr]

If you pop the plastic cap off you could use your ratchet with extension to loose the door handle screw

[@Mybloodmissy]

Both my handles are broke how would you open the door... Or do I have to fix one first then the other?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hi Melissa, I hope you have found a way to open the door. If it happened to me I would have to use a long pliers to pull the handle and open the door. Repair the Driver side first then the passenger. Aloha

[@Mybloodmissy]

I haven't tried opening the door yet... I want to wait until I get the parts then my brother in law is going to help me install them... But I do have one more question... What website do you recommend to buy handles for Toyota Tacoma 2000?