How to Remove a Toyota Camry 2002 Rear Door Handle
Toyota redesigned the popular Camry for the 2002 model year, but one issue facing Camry owners remained: the tendency for the outer door handles to break. It can be quite annoying for the car to look brand new except for a single handle that's broken off. A new handle will cost about $50 as of 2010 and about half an hour of your time to install.
Difficulty:
Moderately Challenging
Instructions
things you'll need:
Phillips head screwdriver
10 mm ratchet
1
Put the rear door window in the up position, or the window will get in the way.
2
Remove the interior door panel. This will be the hardest part of the process. The door panel is attached to the door by five screws and two pins located around the panel. The edge of the door that presses against the chassis door frame has two screws; the door handle itself has two more; and there are two more under the light and the mesh that covers the middle of the door. Remove the pins by pressing the screwdriver against them, and they will easily pop out of the door.
3
Slip the screwdriver between the door trim and the door panel. The trim will come off as you slide the screwdriver along the sealed parts.
4
Remove the plastic liner that's against the door. Removing this may reveal a sticky substance that was used to attach the liner. If so, you can replace the liner with an adhesive bought at an auto shop.
5
Remove the bolts that keep the handle in place with a 10 mm ratchet. Three bolts will be visible from the beginning, but there are two others not visible that you'll have to feel for with your hands. Taking off the first three bolts will loosen the handle and removing the final two will let you take off the handle completely.
The dome light in a Toyota Corolla illuminates the interior of the vehicle when any of the doors are opened. The light also comes on when the doors are unlocked using the keyless entry remote. The dome light mounts in the center of the roof panel on the interior of the vehicle and a clear plastic piece protects the bulb from damage. You need to remove this plastic piece to change out the bulb, which you can find at auto-parts and hardware stores.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
things you'll need:
Flat-head screwdriver
Replacement dome light bulb
1
Shift the Corollas's transmission into park and turn off the engine. Set the parking brake.
2
Insert a flat-head screwdriver between the clear plastic dome light cover and the dome light housing. Twist the screwdriver in order to pop off the clear plastic dome light cover, exposing the dome light bulb.
3
Grip the bulb and pull it straight out of its socket. Twisting or rotating is not required; the bulb pulls directly out.
4
Install a new bulb and snap the plastic cover into place. Test the dome light.
Building a Toyota Camry Hybrid is a relatively simple process. On the Toyota website you can view and choose from all of the options, colors, and features available. You can also preview how the options look on the vehicle under the Toyota Camry page. Once you have made all of your selections you will enjoy having the exact vehicle you want rather than picking one off of a lot that does not quite fit your desires.
Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
1
Access the website. On the Toyota website you can view information about all of the new cars available through their automotive line. You can read about the company, view Toyota certified used vehicle dealers, and access a homepage for Toyota owners.
2
Choose the "Build Your Toyota" option. The Toyota website gives its customers the option of building a car with options of their choosing. Click on the "Build our Toyota" button located at the top of the page, enter your zip code, and click on the "Go" button.
3
Select the Toyota Camry Hybrid. On the top left corner of the page is a circle with all of the Toyota models available listed. Click on "Camry" and you will then be directed to the page where you can choose all of your options. On the "Build Your Toyota" page all of the different kinds of Ca"mrys are listed. Select "4-Door 4 Cyl Hybrid Sedan" at the bottom of the page and click on the next button to continue.
4
Choose the color. On the "Colors" tab you can view all of the colors available for your new Toyota Camry Hybrid. Once you have chosen a color click on the circle next to it. Then choose the interior color for the vehicle and click on the "Next" button.
5
Select your packages. You can view and select from any of the packages available. The comfort and convenience package includes heated front seats and heated power outside mirrors. The "Extra Mile Option Package H" includes a custom tape stripe, first aid kit, mud guards, fabric guards, a carpet mat set, and several other extras. Once you have picked all of the packages you prefer, click on the "Next" button.
6
Choose your options. Look through all of the extras and choose what you would like to have in your Toyota Camry Hybrid. Choose from special features including an iPod interface, a power tilt/slide moon roof, an XM Satellite Radio Receiver, and Park Pilot.
7
Review your selections. On the recap page review the list of options you have chosen. The price is listed next to each option. If you need to make any changes click on the "Back" button untill you reach the page that you would like to alter. When you are satisfied with your options, click on the "Next" button.
8
Purchase your Toyota Camry Hybrid. Once you have designed your Camry Hybrid, the site will provide you with a list of Toyota dealers in your area where you can order your vehicle or purchase it. Click on one of the dealers to view a list of Camry Hybrids that match your options. If you do not find exactly what you want on the list, contact the dealer and he will order it for you.
The full-size Toyota pickup started off as the T100 but was eventually renamed the Toyota Tundra. There have been two major redesigns to the truck body over that time, and like any other vehicle, they will need parts fixed or replaced. In the case of the brakes, if you notice a sticky caliper or that your brakes favor one side over the other, chances are the caliper needs to be replaced. The first step is to remove the caliper from the truck.
Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
things you'll need:
Jack
Jack stands
Tire iron
Brake line clamps
Line wrenches
3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
1
Lift up the front of the vehicle using the jack and secure it on jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is completely secure on the jack stands before you crawl underneath it. Remove the front wheels using the tire iron and place them to the side, out of the workspace.
2
Place the brake line clamp on the rubber brake line then cinch it down to clamp onto the line. This will stop excess brake fluid from leaking--although a little will still come out--and keep spillage to a minimum.
3
Disconnect the brake line from the back caliper using the line wrench. You don't want to use a traditional wrench for this job because the tolerances aren't as tight, and you could round off the corners on the fitting, requiring you to replace the entire line.
4
Unbolt the caliper from the spindle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and place it to the side. The caliper may stick a little on the rotor because of pressure still in the caliper but, if you need to, pull the caliper towards you, pushing in the caliper a little bit and then pull the caliper off of the brake rotor.
Tips & Warnings
Allow your truck to cool off before you work on the brake calipers. If it's too hot, all of the parts will be hot as well, and you may burn yourself in the process.
The handles on the Toyota Sienna van break frequently. The handle is made out of pot metal that is not as strong as steel or other metals. If you forget to unlock your vehicle or the door is frozen in the winter time and you pull on the door handle, it will break. Sometimes the handle will break from normal wear or for no reason at all. To replace the door handle on a Toyota Sienna Van is not so hard to do, just time consuming.
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 don't 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.
6
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.
Tips & Warnings
When prying the door panel, be careful not to crack the plastic panel.
How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid in a Toyota Highlander
According to Toyota maintenance guidelines, you should change the automatic transmission fluid in your Highlander every 30,000 miles if you use it under normal operating conditions. If you do a lot of towing or hauling, Toyota recommends that you change the automatic transmission fluid every 15,000 miles.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
things you'll need:
Paper towels
Floor jack
Jack stands
Adjustable wrench
Container
6mm hex socket
18mm box end socket
Filter
Gasket
Funnel
Automatic transmission fluid
Drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid
1
Drive your Toyota Highlander for 10 minutes to warm up the transmission fluid. Park on a level spot. Turn off the engine. Engage the emergency parking brake. Open the hood and secure it using the safety bar.
2
Check the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level and quality. The dipstick is toward the rear of the engine. It is marked ATF Engine Oil. Pull this dipstick out. Wipe it off with a clean paper towel. Look at the fluid on the paper towel. Transmission fluid needs replacing if it is brown. Fresh transmission fluid is translucent red. Replace the dipstick. Pull it out again and look at the level. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. On certain engines, mostly modified engines, there is no dipstick. This is a closed system. In this case, you will have to proceed with changing the ATF without checking the level and quality.
3
Jack the front of your vehicle up with a floor jack. Use jack stands placed under the lift notch about six inches behind the front wheel well on either side of the vehicle. Lock the jack stands in place by lowering the security bar.
4
Locate the fluid line that connects the transmission to the radiator. Remove it by loosening the clamp with an adjustable wrench and then pulling on the line gently. The ATF will be hot, so be careful that you don't burn yourself. The transmission attaches to the dipstick well. Place the open end of this line into an empty container, such as an engine oil drain pan.
5
Turn on the engine. Make sure that you leave the emergency parking brake engaged. Watch the ATF line for fluid pumping out. Turn off the engine as soon as the flow of ATF stops. Reattach the line to the transmission.
Install a New Filter
1
Detach the drain pan. You will have to get under the vehicle to do this. You will see a solid plate with bolts all around the edges directly under the transmission. Remove the bolts using a 6mm hex socket. Some additional ATF may spill when you do this. Remember that it will be hot. Peel the gasket from the rim of the drain pan.
2
Remove any debris from the bottom of the drain pan with a clean paper towel. If it is really dirty, you may need to pour a little transmission fluid on it to help remove some of the sludge. Using water to clean the pan is bad, as water will damage the transmission.
3
Look for the 18mm lock nut on the bottom of the transmission filter. This is in opening which became visible when you removed the drain pan. Remove the lock nut using 18mm box end socket. Pull the filter down to remove it.
4
Install a new filter. To do this, you have to slide it into the filter port and tighten the lock nut until it is secure.
5
Position a new gasket on the drain pan rim and position the drain pan under the transmission so you can replace the bolts. Tighten these by hand until all of the bolts are holding the drain pan. Moving in criss cross pattern, tighten the bolts using the 6mm hex socket until they are secure. Keep in mind that over tightening will dent the drain pan.
6
Unlock and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle with the floor jack.
Refill the Transmission Fluid
1
Locate the Engine specification sticker on the interior of the hood for the ATF specifications and check the ATF specifications. The sticker states the type of ATF (see Resources) and the amount needed for your vehicle. This varies according to year model and engine size. If you are unable to find the sticker, the information is also in the owner's manual.
2
Find the ATF fill port. This is beside the dipstick. Remove the black cap marked ATF or Transmission Engine Oil.
3
Put a funnel into the fill port. Pour the appropriate amount of ATF into the funnel. Check the level again. If it is low, add a little more ATF and recheck.
4
Replace the black cap and tighten it. Close the hood. Start the vehicle and allow it to idle for 10 minutes to circulate the ATF.
Tips & Warnings
When you check the ATF level, if it is below the MIN mark, you must have the system serviced. This is a sign that there is a leak.
Modern Toyota Tercels are equipped with a keyless remote entry system and a key that came with the Tercel. The keyless remote can unlock the doors, trunks (most models) and sound an alarm to assist in locating the car. All Toyota Tercels come equipped with a manufacturer's key to allow you to unlock your doors manually. Toyota allows owners to download the manual from their website after registering. No matter which method you decide to use, unlocking your Toyota Tercel is ... key!
Difficulty:
Moderately Easy
Instructions
things you'll need:
Ignition key
Remote keyless entry
Using Keyless Entry
1
Push the unlock button on the keyless remote to unlock the driver's side. The unlock button may have a picture of an open lock.
2
Push the unlock button on the keyless remote twice to unlock all the doors.
3
Open the driver's side door in about 30 seconds or the doors may relock.
Using the Key
1
Insert the key in the door lock of the driver or passenger front door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the lock.
2
Rotate the key back to the starting position and remove it from the lock.
3
Open your door. Use the lock/unlock button on the door to unlock all the doors. You may also lift the lock tabs to unlock the door.
