Hi all - the inside back door handle on the 470 pulls out when applying any pressure to it - anyone have any ideas for quick fixes, short of buying replacement? I do not want to permanently install it (e.g., epoxy or some such thing) as I imagine the rear may have to come off from time to time.

 

common problem with many fix ideas. Some people used wall anchors with 550 cord.

If you do a search you will find different clever ideas.

 

Thx - I must not be doing something right using the search function as I couldn't find anything - that was my first thought. I'll try again and see if can figure out how to get better results.

 

This is the cargo door handle?

On each side of the handle (the hinges) there are two clips molded into the hinge. There's another part which acts as a wedge and pushes them apart and assures they get a grip on the metal.

If the clips are broken off (like mine did when I changed the backup bulb), ordering a new handle is the only solution unless you want to "bubba" it.

Suggestion: Change the backup bulbs before putting the new handle on so you'll never have to remove it again.

Chip H.

 

Thx - I'll take a look tomorrow and see if they've broken off. In my case, I removed the back panel to get at a license plate bolt that had seized.

 

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Thx Matt - this looks great! I don't see a listing on their site for Lexus, only Jeep. I'll contact them and see what they say, I'm sure I can figure it out by size.

 

Its most likely universal. Just measure the length from center of plastic clip to center of plastic clip and maybe add 2 inches so the handle has a curve when installing. Its installed using wall anchors.

 

Mine failed too, the tab on the handle on the passenger side is broken off. I think I may go with led bulbs in the rear and attach it permanently.

 

For what it's worth, getting a replacement is fairly inexpensive. I bought a brand new OEM cargo door handle after mine broke a few months ago on eBay for 23 bucks