Installing Outside Door Handle

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.

Installing outside door handle.

Place the corresponding doorknob or lever on the interior side of the door fitting the two parts together. Reconnect any links or electrical connections and guide the handle into the slot. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.

If your outside handle is attached to the door by a lower spindle like ours attach a washer screw and cover to secure and. Measure the old door. For example if your old door handle had rectangular cover plates it s probably best to stick to a new handle with similar rectangular cover plates rather than switching to. These two components may be included in one or two pieces of the assembly.

Before you begin make sure your door has standard preparation boreholes for a knob lever and deadbolt combination. Next create a rough opening around your frame that s at least 1 inch wider and taller than the outside of the door system you re installing then insert the new door into the opening and place shims on the. It should feel slightly snug when the two parts join. Replacing an outer door handle on a toyota like many other vehicles involves getting into the door from.

The new door should be 1 2 inch less than the height of the rough opening and 3 4 inch less in width. Make sure any rubber gaskets are in place and slide the small end front of the door handle into the slot first then start to insert the large end. Before removing the old door have the new one on hand. Compare these measurements with those of a prehung door that has standard two inch wide brick molding trim.

Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt. Exterior opening or masonry opening if you have a brick or stone door surround measure to the outsides of the exterior casing then from the bottom of the sill to the top of the trim. To install an exterior door start by removing the old door as well as the existing interior and exterior trim and old insulation. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.

Also measure the jamb depth. Most door handles have a standard backset of 60 mm or 70 mm so you shouldn t have any trouble finding a new door handle that fits in the existing holes in your door. Remove the interior trim and measure the width and height of the frame. Installing a front door handle and lockset is a quick and easy way to add curb appeal to your home.

Install the door handle.