2008 4runner. Rear driver side door cannot be unlocked from outside or inside.
OK, I was repairing the rusted door handle hardware (using instructions here:
Rust beneath door handle(s)). Got everything done, reassembled the door lock mechanism and closed the door.
Now door won't open from outside or inside (child lock was on).
I think I know what happened. See photo below. The yellow clamp on the handle needs to be positioned to lock against the locking cable from the inside of the door panel. When I put it all back together, I did not reconnect that, and now the lock mechanism cannot be triggered from the inside or the outside. And since inside panel was re-installed and door closed, I am shit out of luck.
Question - how screwed am I?
I assume it is not possible to remove the door panel with the door closed. Is there another way to trigger the unlock?
Does the good old fashioned coat hanger trick work anymore?
Help much appreciated guys, thanks.