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Remove the door panel as necessary. Because you are reinstalling the door handle the panel is probably already off from the inside of the door. If the panel is not off, take a screwdriver and pop the panel out of place.

Slip the plastic retaining clip at the end of the rod onto the door handle. Slide the door handle onto the rods in the door so that one connects to the door latch and one connects to the lock.

Press the door handle into place on the drivers side door.

Secure the door handle in place with nuts and a socket wrench. Tighten the nuts so that the handle is firmly in place.

Shut the door and open it to make sure the door handle has been correctly installed and works.

Reassemble the inside of the door. Snap or screw the door panel back into place with a screwdriver or the included plastic clips. Replace any speakers, window leavers, or handles.

Remove the door panels. Pull up the armrest, that will uncover two large Phillips screws and take them out. Pull off the circular cover near the mirror. Lift up the window control panel near the front, and take off the connector and panel. Remove the lower panel and disconnect the light when you get the panel off.

Remove the screw from the inner handle bezel. It will not come off yet. To remove the lock handle bezel, pry out the top and bottom of the handle. To remove the bezel, push it to the inside toward the door handle and push off. Remove the top part of the door panel .

Remove the plastic wind cover from the door. Take the black plastic cover off the door jamb. This will reveal a 10 mm bolt. Remove it, but dont drop it inside the hole in the door. Pull back the yellow clip that releases the lock opening and the rod to the handle. Inside the large hole you will see two10 mm bolts, a right and left. Remove the right 10 mm bolt. The left handle bolt holds the lock cylinder in place, it can be removed once the handle is removed. Move the handle to the left and pull it out. Remove the lock cylinder.

Place the lock cylinder in the new handle and install the 10 mm bolt. Insert your new handle in the door and attach the two10 mm bolts and tighten. Replace the lock and handle release rod and secure the yellow clip. Check the door to see if it opens and closes. Replace the black plastic cover in the door jamb.

Replace the plastic wind cover to the inside of the door. Plug in the light and replace both door bottom and top panels, being sure that you line up the plastic clips to the matching holes in the door. Take the heel of your hand push all clips all the way in.

Replace all the Phillips screws in the door panel including the two under the armrest. Replace the armrest and the inside handle cover and install the screws.

Crank the handle until it is facing upward, toward the window. This gives you the room needed to negotiate the tools.

Insert the window handle tool between the crank and the washer until it meets the small clip holding the handle to the regulator shaft. Press downward on the metal ears on the clip with the tool until the clip is free from the crank. If a tool is unavailable, you can use two small flathead screwdrivers, one on each ear, to remove the clip.

Pull the Sunfires window handle toward you and off of the door.

Place the metal clip through the slot on the rear of the new handle, just as it was placed on the new handle.

Line the rear of the new widow handle up with splined metal shaft protruding from where the old handle was and press the window handle onto the shaft. The shaft has a light taper, so the clip will engage automatically once the window crank is fully seated.

Purchase a window crank handle tool from any auto parts store. You can also order one online. The tool shouldnt cost you more than $10.

Grab the Corollas window crank handle by the knob you use to roll the window down. Gently pull this part of the crank handle away from the door. Behind it, between the door panel and the crank, youll see a small gasket. Insert your tool in between the crank handle and the gasket. Insert it on the side the knob protrudes from.

Push the tool gently while still pulling on the handle. Youll hear a snapping sound as the clip pops out.

Pull the window crank handle straight away from the door panel.