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Old 02-20-2009, 02:52 AM #1
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Removing exterior door handles
Does anyone know how to remove the exterior door handles on a 4th gen 4Runner?

I got the interior door panel off and unscrewed one bolt that attaches the handle, but can't seem to figure out how to remove the rest of the handle.
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I am also curious on how this is done, I'd like to change my handles to chrome if possible, what is it that you're trying to do?
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Haha, I'm trying to change my door handles to be color keyed. What color is your 4Runner?
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Mine is Natural White, or that's what they call it. It bright as light though I like it. Just got it yesterday.

2005 Sport V6, what the hell does color keyed mean?
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Color keyed door handles are the same color as the rest of your car. I have chrome door handles on my Galactic grey 4Runner, so I'm trying to change to colored ones.

Have you checked how much it will cost you to buy the chrome ones?
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No but if the fit and the price is right, we could be engaging in something here.
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MaliciousClout, I finally got around to ordering my color-keyed parts and am gettin ready to remove my chrome accessories in the next week or two. Are you interested in purchasing my chrome parts? I'd be willing to sell them to you for a reasonable price. Let me know if you want to try and work something out.
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bolts221,

Here's information on replacing the door handles on a 2005+ Tacoma...I'm sure it's the same for the 4Runner.

How To: Swapping Black Door Handles For Color Matched Versions (Info & Pics)
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t107022.html

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awesome thanks! that is exactly what i was looking for.
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I've got chrome, but would like to have white. I would be willing to do an even swap if the 05's and my 07 are a match.
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Replaced the grille, garnish and door handles today. Took a total of about 3 hours.

The thread K.C. posted on removing door handles for the Tacoma was extremely helpful. The only deviation for the 4Runner is removing the rear door handles. When you reach step 11, follow these directions instead:

11a) Reach into the door, pull the latch mechanism toward the inside of the door.
11b) There is a small hole that is covered by a circular piece of white/clear tape. Reach inside the door and punch the piece of tape out with your finger. This allows access to the Torx fastener that retains that back door handle "cap".
12) Resume with step 12 at: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t107022.html



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door handles se hood grill
Bolts221, do you still have the stainless door handles and other garnish trim pieces ? I'm interested in replacing the colored items on my 4runner with the stainless parts from a sport edition also interested in swapping for a sport edition hood , mine is nautical blue metallic 2004 Limited
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Sorry to revive a three year old thread but I will be doing some work on my door handles this week and found this useful just figured it was worth noting that the toytanation link is dead and is now located here.

How To: Swapping black door handles for color matched versions (info & pics) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums
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So my exterior rear door handle fell off the other day in my hand....... Didn't know I was such a beast Anywho, seems like a simple fix, I believe the bolt for the 'cap' was rattled loose. I removed the door panel and punctured the round white sticker that covers the hole which is in line with said bolt. Problem. The lock assay and actuator is blocking access to the bolt that I am after. What now?!
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