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DIY: How To Replace The Exterior, Front Door Handle On A 1993 Toyota Camry
This is another DIY job sent in by a reader. It shows, step by step, how to remove the door panel and then the outside door handle for replacement. Since all door panels come of in a similar fashion, it will be of help to anyone removing a door panel.
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Before You Start
Removing The Door Panel
Removing The Door Handle
Installing The Door Handle
Putting It Back Together!
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For All Non-Power Windows

If you have manual windows, you will need to remove the window crank handle. Behind the window handle is a clip.

DIY: Toyota Camry Door Panel/Front Door Handle

Window Crank Handle Clip

To remove this clip, make a small hook from a piece of coat hanger or any stiff wire. Hook the tool onto the clip and pull it out. Wrap a rag around the handle and tool because that clip will fly out and immediately blend in with the floor making it almost impossible to find. When you have it out, put it back on the window crank so it doesn't get lost.

DIY: Toyota Camry Door Panel/Front Door Handle
Homemade Window Handle
Clip Removal Tool

To reinstall the window crank, position it over the splinded shaft of the window regulator and hit it sharply to snap it in place.

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