I have a 2-rear door 2002 Astro. The door handle has broken and I cannot open the doors. Can I remove the handle assembly from the outside, and what parts do I need to make the replacement?

in korea door handles do not break.....these new handles are made too cheaply the little finger in back is not heavy enough to properly work as much as it was made to do..need to remove the door panel and check the outer handle assembly and connecting rods and replace any broken plastic keepers

This is the complete procedure you stop when you see the problem.



1. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL


(a) Remove the screw.


(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, disengage the 2 claws A.


(c) Pull out the the rear door inside handle bezel in the direction indicated by the arrow, disengage the claw B, and remove the rear door inside handle bezel.


2. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE


(a) Using a screwdriver wrapped with the protective tape, disengage the 2 clips and remove the door pull handle.


3. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the screw.


(b) Disengage the 7 clips.


(c) Disconnect the connector and pull up on the rear door trim board sub-assembly to remove it.


4. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the bolt.


(b) Disengage the 2 claws and separate the rear door inside handle sub-assembly.


(c) Disconnect the 2 cables and remove the rear door inside handle sub-assembly.


5. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER


6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


(a) Disconnect each connector and remove the rear door service hole cover.


HINT:


Remove the remaining tape on the door side.


7. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN


(a) Connect the window regulator switch assembly.


(b) Fully lower the door glass.


(c) Remove the rear door glass run.


8. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the 2 bolts, the screw and rear door window division bar sub-assembly.


9. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS


(a) Pull out the direction indicated by the arrow, remove the rear door quarter window glass and rear door quarter window weatherstrip as a unit.


10. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP


11. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the rear door glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.


(b) Disconnect the window regulator switch assembly.


12. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Disconnect the connector.


(b) Loosen the temporary bolt.


NOTICE:


If the temporary bolt is removed, the rear door window regulator may fall and become deformed.


(c) Remove the 3 bolts and the rear door window regulator sub-assembly and the power window regulator motor assembly rear as a unit.


(d) Remove the temporary bolt from the regulator.


13. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY REAR


(a) Using a "torx" driver (T25), remove the 3 screws and power window regulator motor assembly rear.


14. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY


(a) Disconnect the connector.


(b) Remove the bolt.


(c) Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), remove the 3 screws.


(d) Slide the rear door lock assembly downward, pull out the link from the outside handle frame, and remove the rear door lock assembly and cables as a unit.


(e) Remove the door wire harness packing.


(a) Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the screw.


(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear door outside handle cover.


(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear door outside handle pad rear.


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From the handle outside and if that is broken you must remove the trim
panel on the rear door (pass side),then remove the metal trim panel under that.You will then be able to see the latch and should be able to get ahold of the linkage to open it!

You'll have to remove the door panel from the inside to get the door open. Then after the door is open there is an access panel between the doors to get the handle out of the door.

The door handle might be broken, you need a new part. I got mine online for $40. keywords: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Toyota Sequoia Metal Lift Gate Exterior Door Handle for Rear Outside Van Tailgate Handle. You need to remove the back door panel to replace this.

As per the Haynes manual for your vehicle.
DOOR WINDOW GLASS-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:
1. Remove the door outer panal.
2. Lower the window glass.
3. remove the two nuts and one screw securing the glass.
4. Remove the glass by lifting it up carefully and rotating it inward.
5. Installation is reversal of removal.

DOOR OUTER PANAL-REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:
1. Remove door trim panal.
2. Remove the outside mirror. Remove the foam block from the mirror opening.
3. Remove the outside door handle.
4. Open the door and pry thhe outer sealing strip out of the window glass opening.
5. remove the door panal screws.
6. Detach the front and rear of the outer panel, then lift it toward the rear to remove it.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Apply thread locking compound to the panel retaining screws.

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE-REMOVAL:
1. Pull handle out and puch the centers of the retaining pins through the pins, then remove them and detach handle. (These pins are located underneath the handle.

Hope this helps, let me know if you need any other help.

I just fell into the same situation. My interior driver's door handle just does nothing all of a sudden. I went on the Mazda Forum website and came away with at least a temporary fix.
The lock switch can be used to open the door from the inside by pushing it the opposite way it's pushed when locking the door. In other words, the rear portion of the lock switch needs to be depressed and the front portion needs to be pulled away from the door. It may be difficult to do with the trim piece around the lock still on. The trim piece can be removed by pulling the small plastic cap away from the base (it's on a plastic hinge) off and unscrewing the holding screw underneath it. Pull the handle away from the door and the trim piece will come right off.
I'm using that as a temporary solution now until I get a new/used door assembly.
Hope that helps.

Rear
Removal

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
   

1. Remove the two retaining screws.
   

1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
   

Installation

1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
   

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rear
Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
   

1. Remove remote control assembly.
   

1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
   

1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
   

1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
   

1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
   

1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
   

Installation

1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
   

1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
   

1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
   

1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
   

1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
   

1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
   

1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
   

1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Item Part Number Description 1 221A00 Door Handle to Door Latch Actuating Cable 2 26446 Rear Door Control Rod Retainer 3 377901 Plug Button 4 26412 Rear Door Latch 5 W623451-S2 Push Nut 6 224A32 Counter Balance 7 22450 Door Outside Handle Tension Spring 8 W701210-S309 Screw 9 224A20 Outside Door Handle Anti Rattle Pivot (2 Req'd) 10 22404 Door Handle 11 224A24 Front Door Outside Handle Spacer (2 Req'd) 12 264A64 Rear Door Actuating Rod 13 22408 Outside Door Handle Anti-Rattle Bumper 14 22428 Outside Door Handle Large Pad 15 N621906-S2 Nut (2 Req'd) 16 N807329 Screw (3 Req'd) 17 26595 Rear Door Electric Latch Actuator (RH) 18 W701566-S47 Rivet 19 431C04-A Rear Door Latch Striker Assembly 20 — Door Lock Striker Plate (Part of Door Shell Assy) 21 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 22 264B14 Bellcrank and Link (RH) 23 264A50 Bushing 24 N802034-SG Rivet 25 26420 Rear Door Latch Control Rod Link 26 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 27 21818 RR Door Latch (Inside) 28 A26460 RR Door Latch Push Button Rod 29 21982 Door Latch Rear Striker Assembly 30 N808377-S101 Screw (2 Req'd) 31 250A04 Rear Door Catch 32 N801010-S100 Truss Head Bolt (2 Req'd) 33 N804234-S2 Screw 34 266A74 Rear Door Latch Actuator Retainer 35 24630 Rear Door 36 26552 Rear Door Latch Control Escutcheon A — Tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 Lb-In) C — Tighten to 7-8 Nm (62-70 Lb-In) D — Tighten to 26-34 Nm (20-25 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)

There is a cable that attaches to the inside door latch release handle. The plastic that retains this cable is most likely broken. I have seen this before. If the retainer is not holding the cable sheath correctly, the entire cable moves when the handle is pulled and does not release the door latch.

Remove the door panel and inspect this cable. You will see 2 cables (one is for the door lock). If the plastic is broken, you will need a new interior handle assembly.

Hope this is helpful!!



Nissan Scope Technician- 10+ years experience in Nissan dealership

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