Remove/Replace Door Handles on Reg. & Access Cabs

Edrin55 · 06-20-2009, 05:02 PM

Hey guys and gals..... I don't know if this has already been posted. If so, my apologies. I wanted to change my black door handles to the color keyed ones that matched my vehicle.

This is for the 2nd gen. Tacomas (2005 - 2010)

Tools needed:
1 #30 Torx bit screwdriver
1 small flathead screw driver

Parts needed:
2 door handles (part# 69211-AE020-B8) $24.00 each at my local dealer. The last two digits is your vehicle color code. "B8" is for Magnetic Gray
2 lock covers (part# 69217-AE020-B7) $4.00 each. "B7" is also for Magnetic Gray

Start:

Step 1:
Open door and locate black plastic cover.

Step 2:
Remove plastic cover. I just used my fingernail so I wouldn't scratch the paint.

Step 3:
Using #30 Torx Screwdriver loosen the screw all the way. DO NOT worry about the screw falling into the door. It has a retainer clip holding it in place. DO NOT try to remove the screw all the way out.

Step 4:
Slowly remove the lock mechanism. I used my fingernail to pry it away from the door and used a rocking motion to wiggle it out.

Step 5:
Remove black cover from lock mechanism. You will now use the screwdriver to pry the cover from the mechanism.

Step 6:
Handle removal. WITHOUT pulling up (like you were going to open the door), slowly slide the handle back towards the opening until it clicks out and pull out of door.

Step 7:
Insert new door handle into opening and slide it forward into place.

Step 8:
Replace new cover onto lock mechanism.

Step 9:
Slowly insert the lock mechanism into the door. Then with one hand holding it in place, use the other hand to tighten the #30 Torx screw.

Step 10:
Reinstall black plastic cover by snapping it into place.

Removal/Replacement Complete.

This whole process took only about 20 minutes for both doors. Mind you, I am not Mr. Joe Mechanic. I was actually gonna pay a friend to do this mod. However he flaked on me for the past few days, so I learned and did it myself.

tammikm · 06-20-2009, 07:31 PM

NICE!! only $24 for the handles wtf, i'm gonna price them up here in Canada and see what they are worth, I'm guessing way over $100 each from the dealer.....

rpparkster · 06-20-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice Write-up Ron.

Edrin55 · 06-20-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpparkster

Nice Write-up Ron.

Thanks ROger..... oh, I buffed and polished my new chrome bumper today too.

TacoGuy05 · 06-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Where did you get the door handles for 24:O?

Edrin55 · 06-20-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoGuy05

Where did you get the door handles for 24:O?

From a local dealer (San Diego County), Frank Toyota in National City, CA 91950. This is only dearler that I have found that negotiates the price. They are $24.00 each, you need two and two lock caps at $4.00 each. Good luck.....

reg boulette · 06-21-2009, 02:41 AM

Thank you for the post - I even have the same colour! Will have to grow finger nails. Wondering if having electric door locks would make any difference to disassembly? - haven't looked closely at door yet.

Edrin55 · 06-21-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reg boulette

Thank you for the post - I even have the same colour! Will have to grow finger nails. Wondering if having electric door locks would make any difference to disassembly? - haven't looked closely at door yet.

I have power windows and door locks also. They have nothing to do with the door handles and key lock mechanism.

w8n4mud · 06-21-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edrin55

I was actually gonna pay a friend to do this mod. However he flaked on me for the past few days, so I learned and did it myself.

Wow... your friend must not have a life. I could understand if he works 2 jobs and has a family and also made some time to swap other friends bumpers and all but not to come over and change your door handles is completely unacceptable. Sorry to hear.
The after picture looks great. Nice write up. You should pm TcBob and ask him if he can add it to the Mods & Tutorials v Tab on the top.

ilg · 06-21-2009, 09:04 PM

Awesome

rpparkster · 06-22-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w8n4mud

Wow... your friend must not have a life. I could understand if he works 2 jobs and has a family and also made some time to swap other friends bumpers and all but not to come over and change your door handles is completely unacceptable. Sorry to hear.
The after picture looks great. Nice write up. You should pm TcBob and ask him if he can add it to the Mods & Tutorials v Tab on the top.

Too funny (For those that don't know, too bad).

w8n4mud · 06-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Here you go Ron!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpparkster

Too funny (For those that don't know, too bad).

You had to be there. That's for sure.

Oh well, there's always next time.

So what's the next mod.

cntmdc · 06-22-2009, 04:33 PM

Anyway we could get the name of the dealer where you got the parts? My local dealer has them for $65.00 a piece + $14 for the key attachment. Also what if you a 4 door(Dual Cab) how would you remove the rear door handles.

Sorry, I just read the dealer name my bad....

Edrin55 · 06-22-2009, 04:54 PM

Here is the full address:

Frank Toyota
2400 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950-6635
619-477-2103

Hope you can read the receipt below

#1 is the intermittent wiper stalk. Yes it works on the 2009's. Not backwards
#2 is the left door handle, list price 41.97, negotiated price $24.00
#3 is the right door handle,
#4 is the two lock caps, list price 8.26, negotiated price 4.00
#5 tacoma shirt I bought...lol

carmellocafe · 06-22-2009, 04:55 PM

Nice write up. Never thought of this. Thanks.

unholycumulus · 09-06-2009, 04:58 PM

thats really a great writeup. Totally doin it!

uood8 · 09-06-2009, 05:11 PM

awesome...i didn't know they were that cheap!

Coke · 09-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks for writing that up. It looks very good, and I am surprised and relieved how simple it was.

05PreRunner · 09-15-2009, 11:15 PM

Very useful writeup..

I will probably end up doing this in the near future..

Soon · 09-16-2009, 12:18 PM

Good info here....

One question though... did you have to remove the upholstery from the inside of the door?

06-21-2009, 09:04 PM	#10
ilg VanCity Taco. Joined: May 2009, #16835 Location: BC, Canada Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 150 09 4x4 TRD O/R V6 6-Spd MagGray 2009 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Stock :(	Awesome __________________

06-22-2009, 04:54 PM	#14
Edrin55 Senior Member Name: Ron Joined: Apr 2009, #15858 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 541 2010 Magnetic Gray TRD Sport Access Cab 2010 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 TRD Sport Exhaust, Line-X'd TRD skid plate, OEM Side Steps, Upgraded 3.5" Rearview Mirror/Monitor, Anytime Foglight Mod. (TY Jeff), Smoked Foglights, SilverStar Headlight & Foglight Bulbs, Tinted windows all around, Vent visors, Bed sperator, Bed mat with security mod, Wet Okoles front & back, Race/Sport Pedals, Tailgate Clamps, PopNLcok 5300 Tailgate Lock, All weather mats, Helo 17x8 Hubcentric Rims & BFG All Terrain 265/70/17, Blisteins 5100's all around with mini leaf add to the rears, AFE Pro Dry drop in filter, Go Rhino Hitch Step, TRD License Plate Frames and Tire Valve Covers. GrillCraft MX Mesh upper and lower grills with "old school TOYOTA" FJ emblem, Uniden CB, Firestick CB Antenna with custom mount (Thank You Albert),	Here is the full address: Frank Toyota 2400 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950-6635 619-477-2103 Hope you can read the receipt below #1 is the intermittent wiper stalk. Yes it works on the 2009's. Not backwards #2 is the left door handle, list price 41.97, negotiated price $24.00 #3 is the right door handle, #4 is the two lock caps, list price 8.26, negotiated price 4.00 #5 tacoma shirt I bought...lol __________________ *___________CLICK ME ! ! !____________*

09-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#18
Coke Information Systems Joined: Jun 2009, #18782 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 235 2009 Double Cab 4x4 Off Road 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Stubbs HD-SKO Rock Sliders, Four-Leaf pack, Secured tailgate, Bed Mat Bolt, 7-pin relocation, More D-Rings. Inverter 400W all time, In-cab 110v outlets, Rear-seat 12v outlets., T-SB-0373-09 done!	Thanks for writing that up. It looks very good, and I am surprised and relieved how simple it was. __________________

09-15-2009, 11:15 PM	#19
05PreRunner Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: SoCal -714- Gender: Male Posts: 4,344 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 too many to list here :D	Very useful writeup.. I will probably end up doing this in the near future.. __________________

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06-20-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
Edrin55 Senior Member Name: Ron Joined: Apr 2009, #15858 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 541 2010 Magnetic Gray TRD Sport Access Cab 2010 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 TRD Sport Exhaust, Line-X'd TRD skid plate, OEM Side Steps, Upgraded 3.5" Rearview Mirror/Monitor, Anytime Foglight Mod. (TY Jeff), Smoked Foglights, SilverStar Headlight & Foglight Bulbs, Tinted windows all around, Vent visors, Bed sperator, Bed mat with security mod, Wet Okoles front & back, Race/Sport Pedals, Tailgate Clamps, PopNLcok 5300 Tailgate Lock, All weather mats, Helo 17x8 Hubcentric Rims & BFG All Terrain 265/70/17, Blisteins 5100's all around with mini leaf add to the rears, AFE Pro Dry drop in filter, Go Rhino Hitch Step, TRD License Plate Frames and Tire Valve Covers. GrillCraft MX Mesh upper and lower grills with "old school TOYOTA" FJ emblem, Uniden CB, Firestick CB Antenna with custom mount (Thank You Albert),	Remove/Replace Door Handles on Reg. & Access Cabs Hey guys and gals..... I don't know if this has already been posted. If so, my apologies. I wanted to change my black door handles to the color keyed ones that matched my vehicle. This is for the 2nd gen. Tacomas (2005 - 2010) Tools needed: 1 #30 Torx bit screwdriver 1 small flathead screw driver Parts needed: 2 door handles (part# 69211-AE020-B8) $24.00 each at my local dealer. The last two digits is your vehicle color code. "B8" is for Magnetic Gray 2 lock covers (part# 69217-AE020-B7) $4.00 each. "B7" is also for Magnetic Gray Start: Step 1: Open door and locate black plastic cover. Step 2: Remove plastic cover. I just used my fingernail so I wouldn't scratch the paint. Step 3: Using #30 Torx Screwdriver loosen the screw all the way. DO NOT worry about the screw falling into the door. It has a retainer clip holding it in place. DO NOT try to remove the screw all the way out. Step 4: Slowly remove the lock mechanism. I used my fingernail to pry it away from the door and used a rocking motion to wiggle it out. Step 5: Remove black cover from lock mechanism. You will now use the screwdriver to pry the cover from the mechanism. Step 6: Handle removal. WITHOUT pulling up (like you were going to open the door), slowly slide the handle back towards the opening until it clicks out and pull out of door. Step 7: Insert new door handle into opening and slide it forward into place. Step 8: Replace new cover onto lock mechanism. Step 9: Slowly insert the lock mechanism into the door. Then with one hand holding it in place, use the other hand to tighten the #30 Torx screw. Step 10: Reinstall black plastic cover by snapping it into place. Removal/Replacement Complete. This whole process took only about 20 minutes for both doors. Mind you, I am not Mr. Joe Mechanic. I was actually gonna pay a friend to do this mod. However he flaked on me for the past few days, so I learned and did it myself. __________________ *___________CLICK ME ! ! !____________*

06-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
tammikm Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2090 Location: canada Gender: Male Posts: 132 06 DC 4x4 SR5 AUTO 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L n/a	NICE!! only $24 for the handles wtf, i'm gonna price them up here in Canada and see what they are worth, I'm guessing way over $100 each from the dealer.....

06-20-2009, 09:45 PM	#3
rpparkster Senior Member Name: Roger Joined: Apr 2009, #15818 Location: Long Beach, CA Gender: Male Posts: 514 2009 Tacoma TRD 4X4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 TRD FJ Wheels, 285 GY DuraTrac's, Fox 2.5 C/O w/ Res, TC UCA's, Demello Sliders,AllPro 3" Leaf Pack, Walker Evans 2.0 Adj. RR, AllPro Front Bumper & IFS Skid, Timbren Bump Stops, Leather	Nice Write-up Ron. __________________ Sig by JonnySRT2004.

06-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
TacoGuy05 Money Over Bitches Joined: Jan 2009, #12438 Location: TX Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 2,056 05 Taco Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 285\70-17 BFGoodrich KM2's, 17x8 Pro Comp 7089, 3" Revtech Lift, Flowmaster 40 Exhaust, Viper Alarm, 5% Tint All Around, Painted Grille,BHLM, TRD 3rd Brake Light Sticker, TRD Emblems, Blacked out Badges, Hella 500s, Stant Locking Gas Cap.	Where did you get the door handles for 24:O? __________________ GET money

06-21-2009, 02:41 AM	#7
reg boulette Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4956 Posts: 56	Thank you for the post - I even have the same colour! Will have to grow finger nails. Wondering if having electric door locks would make any difference to disassembly? - haven't looked closely at door yet.

06-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#13
cntmdc Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #16721 Location: Delray Beach,Fl Gender: Male Posts: 128 09 PreRunner SR5 "Super White" 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Undercover Toneau cover, Billet Grill, bug deflector,Fog light Mod,Nerf bars,17" TRD Sport wheels, stainless mirror covers,LED Guage cluster "Blue",SS Front Skid Plate,Custom "SOCKMONKEY" SR5 Decals,3A racing SS exhaust tip,shorty antenna,Smoked Tail lights,Clarion DVD Head unit,Bilstein 5100's Front shocks,Toytec 2"AAL,Color matched Eyelids	Anyway we could get the name of the dealer where you got the parts? My local dealer has them for $65.00 a piece + $14 for the key attachment. Also what if you a 4 door(Dual Cab) how would you remove the rear door handles. Sorry, I just read the dealer name my bad....

06-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#15
carmellocafe Begin With The End In Mind. Name: KEVIN Joined: May 2009, #17267 Location: N. California Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 1,203 06 Prerunner Access cab longbed 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 AFE Dry Pro filter Flowmaster muffler E-Z clamp tailgate mod.	Nice write up. Never thought of this. Thanks.

09-06-2009, 05:11 PM	#17
uood8 Takin' you to Jail Joined: Jun 2009, #18086 Location: Greensboro, NC Gender: Male Posts: 299 09 SR5 4x4 AccessCab 2009 Access Cab Manual Bangin on 4 Cylinders	awesome...i didn't know they were that cheap!

09-16-2009, 12:18 PM	#20
Soon Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18496 Location: Caribbean Gender: Male Posts: 24	Good info here.... One question though... did you have to remove the upholstery from the inside of the door?

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