2013 GS350 - Removing door handles
02-06-16, 12:25 PM
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2013 GS350 - Removing door handles
Hi there.. Anyone remove the door handles on a 2013 GS350? On the front drivers side, do the door panels need to be removed? I can remove the lock cover and from what ive seen online, the actual handle should just slide back and pull out, but i think that may be for a model that doesnt have the touch sensors? I also pulled the rear door panel off to try and remove the door handle and there seems to be some other lock or clip that is holding the door handle in place after remove the small cover piece. Any tips?
02-06-16, 01:19 PM
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I have done several times... but i'm really terrible in writing DIY stuff, pardon if hard to read
1. Door panel remove for sure
2. Remove rubber/plastic round cover right above the door lock, there is a screw that hold small piece of door handle... unscrew, don't be afraid of dropping a screw, plastic brackets holding it, then pull small piece of door handle.
3. Disconnect sensor wire from inner/back side of door handle, flip yellow bracket holder the one next to sensor connector.
4. Pull door handle towards rear of the car then pull towards yourself (like you open a door). Door handle should come out easy then.
I only have rear door handle sitting in my garage but front looks similar.
1. Door panel remove for sure
2. Remove rubber/plastic round cover right above the door lock, there is a screw that hold small piece of door handle... unscrew, don't be afraid of dropping a screw, plastic brackets holding it, then pull small piece of door handle.
3. Disconnect sensor wire from inner/back side of door handle, flip yellow bracket holder the one next to sensor connector.
4. Pull door handle towards rear of the car then pull towards yourself (like you open a door). Door handle should come out easy then.
I only have rear door handle sitting in my garage but front looks similar.
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02-06-16, 07:35 PM
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Thank you shurik74! I was able to remove the rear door handle earlier, but had a hell of a time getting it back on. It was prior to seeing your response.
My problem was that the inside assembly came loose, because that middle torx screw has this metal bracket/clip on the other side that slides into one of the door holes. Every time i would try to slide the handle towards the front of the car to set it, the assembly would come loose. I couldn't tighten that torx screw with the clip because on the rear door, its directly behind the window frame. So i made it just tight enough that i could still get the clip in the door to lock it in place. I have to buy a new rubber seal that goes between the handle and the door as mine was never installed correctly so its creased and doesn't sit right now that I've taken it apart.
I'm in the slow process of wrapping my car satin black. Hopefully this experience makes the other door handles a breeze.
My problem was that the inside assembly came loose, because that middle torx screw has this metal bracket/clip on the other side that slides into one of the door holes. Every time i would try to slide the handle towards the front of the car to set it, the assembly would come loose. I couldn't tighten that torx screw with the clip because on the rear door, its directly behind the window frame. So i made it just tight enough that i could still get the clip in the door to lock it in place. I have to buy a new rubber seal that goes between the handle and the door as mine was never installed correctly so its creased and doesn't sit right now that I've taken it apart.
I'm in the slow process of wrapping my car satin black. Hopefully this experience makes the other door handles a breeze.
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