Remove the snap ring and pull the handle straight off of its shaft.
How to take the door handle off of a 2002.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Skip to step 3 if you have power windows.
If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it.
These two components may be included in one or two pieces of the assembly.
Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws.
The outside door handle on most toyota vehicles is built into the door as part of an assembly that also contains the door lock cylinder.
Pull up on the towel at the point where the handle connects to the door to release the snap ring.
Replacing an outer door handle on a toyota like many other vehicles involves getting into the door from.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
The door handle will now slide off.