How to Replace Rear Inside Door Handle 05-16 Toyota RAV4
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 35 min · Toyota Rav4
Replace the rear inside door handle on a 2005–2016 Toyota RAV4 by removing the door panel, transferring the differently routed lock and latch cables, and checking the window switch.
Tools you will need
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Magnet - Extendable
- Trim Tool Set
Parts and supplies
- Rear interior door handle
Steps
Remove the rear door panel
Switch off the ignition. Lift out the window-switch bezel and unplug its connector, then release the handle and door-pull trim and remove their screws. Free the panel clips with a trim tool, lift the panel away, and disconnect both handle cables.
Transfer the lock and latch cables
Connect the green cable to the latch lever and the white cable to the lock lever on the replacement handle. Check that both cable ends are captured by their retainers and move smoothly through their travel.
Install the handle and door panel
Clip the handle into the panel and guide the panel back to the door without pinching the cables. Press the panel clips into place and reinstall the handle and door-pull screws and trim.
Reconnect the switch and test
Reconnect the window-switch harness and press the bezel into place. Test the door handle, lock, and window while the door is open, then close it and confirm normal operation from inside and outside.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.