How to disassemble the rear door handle on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Question

Accepted Answer

The first step to disassemble the rear door handle requires cable disconnection from the negative terminal of the battery. Use a clip remover to remove the access panel rear Weather Strip after disconnecting its 3 claws leading to lap belt outer anchor cover removal. When you insert a clip remover between the door handle and door trim you need to turn the handle then you can remove both the rear door inside handle and snap ring. The next step requires screw removal followed by the No. 1 cup holder and then a bolt removal to break the connection between the front seat belt outer (floor side) before separating the rear door trim panel through disengaging all 9 clips. Take off the No. 1 door trim bracket by detaching its 2 screws before removing the center pillar upper garnish through clip removal and disconnection of 2 screws and 2 clips. After removing the front seat outer belt assembly future steps include removing the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly. You can remove the access panel inside handle by disconnecting the rod and taking off its 3 bolts, and afterward unclipping rod and disconnecting the connector clamp to remove the access panel lock remote control after unscrewing two bolts. The task requires a "Torx" socket wrench T30 to extract the 2 screws on the access panel lock cancel lever while another "Torx" socket wrench T40 is needed to eliminate the 2 screws on the access panel lock striker plate. Gently remove the bolt then 2 nuts to detach the access panel check while preserving it from both damage and drop. The process also includes stripping rear door service hole cover and rear door opening trim. The disengagement of 6 clips requires a clip remover to remove the 20 clips before taking out the access panel Weather Strip. Use a "Torx" socket wrench T40 to remove the access panel lower lock stop after which you should remove the access door outside moulding sub-assembly and the access door glass outer Weather Strip before proceeding to take off the rear door glass.

OEM 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Door Handle

4 Door Handles found

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Release Handle

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Handle Base, Driver Side

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Handle Base, Passenger Side

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Handle, Outside, Front

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Door Handle

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Door Handle Parts Q&A

Related 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts

Alternate Year Models