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Replace the External Door Handle on a Toyota Highlander

Model: Toyota Highlander Xu20 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Handle

In this brief and simple guide, you will learn how to remove and replace the external door handle on a Toyota Highlander. First, open the front door and start by removing the door panel; to do this, remove the switch panel by disconnecting the electrical connector, then unscrew all the screws located on the panel. Next, unscrew the screw for the handle and disconnect the lock cylinder cable to remove it; now remove the rest of the handle and replace it with the new one, following the reverse procedure!

Updated on 12 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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