2002 merc villager sliding door handles replacement. I have the handles for both sides. How to engage the mechanism in the door to get the new handle to operate the latch release.

SOURCE: Rear Door Handle Broken

I had the same problem, and here is the solution:
http://www.findonefindall.com/toyota-sienna/siennareardoor.htm

It includes step-by-step instructions and photos. I printed it and headed to the garage. I while later (hours actually) it was fixed. I did end up going to the hardware store and buying the EXACT size screw they recommend. I went with a screw rather than a nut and bolt. Worked fine.

Mike Butler

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• Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: Driver door opens from inside but not the outside

Usually have to remove inner door panel to get at it.

SOURCE: 1999 BMW 323iS drivers side door. I cannot open

you are correct they are flimsey and get fatigued with age easy to replace harder to find

SOURCE: The rear latch/handle on our

Here's how I repaired mine. Go inside and remove the plastic 2" square plastic cover. By pushing on the lever inside this area, the latch will release. Push on the door at the same time, when the latch is pushed. With the door open, remove all four screws from the plastic panel. Now pry carefully the big plastic panel off the door. There are plastic snaps holding this on, all around the edges. Now there is another metal cover over the latch mechanism under this panel. Remove this. You now can see into the latch area and put the handle back into the slot where it came out of. You'll see that the ends of the handle can be put back on the round bar, but to hold them in place, I attached 2 nylon ties on one end. You can also purchase a metal push on retainer from the local hardware store. Mine has been repaired for 8 months and had no trouble. Ford used no retainer on these handles and after prolonged use, they bend and the handle can be pulled off. A twenty minute job. Your wife can even do it.
Fred C

Clifford Beard

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• Posted on May 31, 2011

SOURCE: my 2002 nissan altima exterior

Think there may be a bushing missing and that's also how you make adjustments as well. Below are some pictures I had from my service manual. It wasn't much but I hope it helps.