Need help getting manual door handle off my 99 Tacoma

k so im trying to install some new door speakers in my 99 sr5 extened cab taco. The only issues im having is that the manual door handle will not come off?!? and my hanes book doesnt go over how to remove "manual window roller handle" any ideas???? thanks

 

haha im kind of in a rush... thanks to those that help

 

i remember having to push my fabric in behind the handle very hard anough to see the retaining hook, "kinda looks like a horse shoe" to remove it. if i remember right i was able to grab it with a pair of needle nose pliers and a flat head. but that was on a 2001 model though

 

Door handles are overrated! Rip it off.

I have a 2nd Gen, sorry I can't help.

 

to clear up any kind of confussion i meant the handle that acutally roles down the window in tacos that have manual windows

 

i remember having to take mine off after having my windows tinted so i would be able to roll my windows down for a few days.

 

so you just pull it off? cuz i already tried that and its not really moving

 

It's probably got a retaining hook like rooster said. Shaped like a horseshoe somewhat.. I wouldnt try to force it or it will break.

 

no theres a retaining clip that holds it on that fits into the grooves to tkeep it on

 

sorry im in such a rush toget them in im not really reading but thanks!

 

they make a tool just for purpose but i have never needed it with any vehicles that iv taken off.just take your time and press in hard and you should be able to access it.

 

and if that dont work...i would try an acedaline torch next

 

i was thinking gas and a match

 

I just installed speakers in my 03 this week. There's a retaining C clip that holds it on. Try this, it helped me with one of them that was being stubborn:
2:15-2:45
http://youtu.be/HumDZrY0OH0

You can use a pick tool though to get them out, thats what I did on one and that little rag trick on the other.

 

thanks bud! ^^^

 

you really don't need the special tool.
you can push in the panel and grab the retainer with a hook and pull it out. It will go flying.
Another way is to take a shop rag or similar and (one layer) and push it down to the handle. hold the rag ends so it goes around the handle and roll down the window. the rag will catch the clip and hold it . then you can remove the handle. Might take a few times but in a pinch this has always worked for me.