Latch on Rear Door Broken

Tiny
MDPCJJJJ
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  • 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
The handle to open the read door has broken. I assume I need to pull the plastic panels off of the inside of the door in order to access the latching mechanism from inside of the vehicle. Any ideas how I get these panels off while the door is closed? Do I have any other options?
Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
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You can try to pull where the handle on the outside attaches and see if you can get the door open. Otherwise you'll have to do it with the door closed. It may be a cable that the handle connects to. See pic
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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  • 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
  • V8
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Turning the key in the passenger door only mechanically locks or unlocks the passenger door. No other doors are locked/unlocked, and the alarm system does not realize the car has been legitimately unlocked. Passenger-side inside door lock button does nothing. Drivers-side control of the passenger window does not work, but passenger-side window control does work. ECU-1G fuse is okay.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 1:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It could be one or more problem and I would sugest starting with checking the wires between the passenger door and frame for possible breaks. Have the door switch checked.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 1:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
GONEFISHINHONEY
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  • V8
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Rear door latch doesn't lock and hold door in closed position. I hear it click, but it doesn't engage locking position. What might be the problem, and got any ideas on how to fix it.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 1:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the latch got closed while the door is open. Here is a guide on how to fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-door-hood-or-trunk-will-not-close

If this doesnt work you need to replace the lock/latch assemble which the instruction are in the diagrams below.

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