Toyota Sequoia Rear Door Handle latch Replacement 01 - 07 

11:00 Got her done with the help of some JB weld plastic Bond. A few places broke because screws were rusted into the plastic. Thank you for the video. I am a 70-year-old woman and after watching this video I am fixing the back hatch latch all by myself thank you so much

It's January 2024 and this video did the trick for me. 2006 4WD Sequoia. As others mentioned, the plastic wrap in the socket was a great trick!

Paul, I replaced the broken latch handle on my '02 Sequoia using this video as a guide, as well as ordering my new latch handle and the green things from the links you provided. As several others mentioned, your little trick of using a piece of the plastic wrapper to hold the nut in the socket worked perfectly. What a fine tutorial! Thanks for posting it. For any who are going to be doing this to your Sequoia, let me add a few tips: The lift gate pull attachment referred to at about :50 in the video is normally covered by a plastic trim piece. This is removed by a forceful upward lift on the trim piece. Take note of the orientation of the lock pictured at 4:28 and 9:23 before removing that nut. The lock tab should be installed between the plastic piece on the outside that you're removing, and the sheet metal of the lift gate. I believe on Paul's Sequoia, this had been pulled apart previously and reassembled incorrectly. Once apart, you may note that there is a cut out in the plastic piece designed to hold the lock in place and relieve any gap between it and the plastic piece. If you screw up like I did, JB Weld works very well to repair the damage done to the plastic piece. Finally, as mentioned, the green things are too big. I found that they were very easy to cut down with a razor knife, and work well if you do so. Cheers!

You made fixing my 2005 Toyota Sequoia rear liftgate handle absolutely EASY! Your instructions were so good that even I could do it! Thanks for the great video!

My youngest son and I fixed our 2001 latch--great directions~ It took us a couple of hours--not as automotively gifted as you--thanks so much!!!

I have watched many diy videos to learn how to fix my vehicles. Your video is by far the best one I've seen. I'm a 56 yr old woman, and not afraid to save some money by fixing things myself. I have gotten very frustrated with videos where they expect you to know technical terms or where a part goes and they don't show the one critical step you need to do, like they think I'm a mechanic! (If i were a mechanic i wouldn't be watching the videos.) But this video was so clear, easy to follow along, and showed every step. I just ordered the parts from your links and i know because of you I'll have my back door opening again as soon as they get here. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video!

Annnd...this is why, even though I've been a mechanic in various field since 1972, that I always watch ALL of a DIYer's videos even though they might not be at all pertinent to my life. There is almost always some tidbit of a mechanic's trick to learn from everyone. That trick about covering the nut with the plastic sheeting to keep it tight in the socket was a real beaut. I'm 65 now and you can never tell when some helpful hint can come in handy. Thanks for putting this up!

Fixed the latch handle on my 07 Sequoia following these instructions. Pretty easy. Took about an hour total considering I didn't know what I was doing and didn't want to break anything. Only spent about $45 getting the part, recommended tools and replacement fasteners. Saved myself hundreds of dollars probably doing it myself. Thanks man!!

I watch a ton of DIY videos especially now when money is super tight but I’ve never taken the time to comment but felt this one deserved it. $16 and 45 minutes and we are back in action. I’m always hesitant to start pulling molding off because it never seems to go back probably but with your excellent video and tips you would never know it was apart. Very happy that I took your advice and found the all metal handle or I think I’d be doing this all again it a few months. The wife thinks it is a pickup truck so stronger the better. Thanks again and stay safe.

My compliments on a very well made video. No time wasted on unimportant information. Very helpful and well done. Thank You !

Great tips and awesome trick with the little plugs on there! I’ve pulled my Sequoia apart 25 times and never knew they were there for that!!

Probably one of the best instructional videos I’ve watched as far as to the point, in depth for the layman, care in presentation. Impressed!

After watching this video I couldn't wait to fix my handle which I did within 20 minutes. By far the best video with easy step by step instructions. Cheers.

This video was an absolute life saver. Repair went off with minimal mishaps. Took me just over an hour 😅 Thanks!!!!

Paul, this helped me tremendously. Big thanks for taking the time to create and post! Replaced the handle but actuator was bad and had to replace that as well but your video got me through what I needed.

This video was extremely helpful and well put together. I have an '04 Sequoia and this is the second latch to break. First was replaced by the dealer so I had no idea where to start. This video definitely helped. I will state that we had an issue taking off the license plate part. found out that the license plate needed to be removed before the part would finally come loose. After that we were done within about 30 minutes. Thanks!

The best video I’ve seen with full detail, my 2003 Sequoia rear handle been broken for years...now a must fix. Thank you

By far the best DIY video I have ever seen! Thank you for an excellent video. Just bought the parts and am very confident after watching this super clear video.

Thank you so much for this easy to follow video. You saved me 100s of dollars. I was able to do it all by myself except for removing the license plate only because the screw was stripped and rusted. 👏

Wow--Thank you Paul! I like to try fixing things myself but don't have a lot of experience to fall back on. There always seems to be more questions than answers. I really appreciate how clear, detailed and applicable your instructions were. The extra hints were great; the plastic to hold the nut in the socket---brilliant! your directions helped me feel confident that I was not going to be taking a half-done project to the mechanic to finish. The fix was a success, and while the panel was off I was able to see that my back-up camera, which hadn't been working for a year, had a severed cable and was able to fix that too. Small victories feel good! I am going to check out some of your other projects...although I do not see a pole barn in my future anytime soon... ;) Thanks again.

Thanks a million. I just finished installing my new all metal latch. With your awesome step way step we’ll explained video. Saved me $$$ and headache

Great video. Saved me a lot of guess work today replacing my latch. Thanks for making this a 20 minute job man. Really solid work on your end.

Fantastic video - ordered the parts and plan on doing it this week. I did get a quote from my friendly body shop - prices have gone up on dealer handles - over $100 for the part with total job being $300 plus. You have saved me a ton - thank you so much!!

My latch has been broken for almost 8 years. I put it off this long and last week broke my taillight so i had to fix it. Very good video was a much easier fix that i thought! Thank you

Great video. I followed this step by step successfully. This saved me hundreds of dollars. The Amazon handle didn’t work for me. I thought my cable was stretched because the Amazon handle wasn’t working. I ended up buying the OEM handle at the dealership then PRESTO, it works like it’s brand new.

Totally what I needed!! This video is worth money!!! Thank you Thank you

Thanks for the very well made video. First time changing one of these handles and I had no idea where to even start. Thanks to you though, the job was done quick and stress free.

Great video! Very concise and perfectly detailed. Your tip about using plastic to hold the nut was super helpful, I've never thought of that before. I did break that plastic piece with the threads that holds the key lock in place though, so I'll have to JB Weld that at a later time. Thanks for the great tutorial!

Spot on! I was able to replace my 2004 handle with the new type handle using your links below! Thanks so much. Toyota charged me $200+ several years ago when it broke the first time.

Thanks a million Paul. Your fix worked like a charm and while I was there even fixed the window not rolling down. Great video and instructions.

Best instructions on this fix!! Great job!!

Please remove license plate first. I already had my license plate removed for privacy reasons so I didn’t think to specify that you have to have your license plate removed for this procedure. Make sure to remove that before prying on anything. bit.ly/SequoiaRearHandle here you can get the all metal rear door handle. bit.ly/DoorPanelClips here are the door panel clips. bit.ly/PanelRemovalTools here are the tools for removing the panels. I also have all the links in the video description below the video.

Thank you sooooo much! Just save me and my family some money!! Totally installed and ready to go. So grateful for this video.

Excellent instructional video for handle replacement. Just ordered the metal handle. Hopefully 3rd handle made of metal will last longer than 5 years. Thank you again!

Nice & logical video.... step by step. I'm replacing this latch for the second time on an '05 so I' m always glad to see a refresher course.

Thank you very much, Paul! I saved my step-dad a few bucks by doing this for him. He really appreciates it!

Awesome video man. Helped me get my sequoia fixed. Thanks so much for posting!!!

Great description, everything worked as you explained. Thank you!

Great video! It was extremely helpful, and right to the point with no wasted time. Thanks for the advice and links. I purchased everything in the links and worked great. Thanks!

Great job of explaining how to fix my handle. Excellent video and instruction! Ordered parts from your websites and they worked perfectly. Thank you Tom

If there was an award for most helpful RU-vid video, you should win it with this one. The plastic wrap idea made we weep inside thinking about all the times i've lost nuts down the rabbit hole. I would kiss you on the mouth if I could. Great job!

Awesome video. Very easy to follow. Fixed my tailgate today using this!

I got to tell you. We'll made video. I had to replace this latch about three years ago and the video I followed, didn't remove the license plate housing. That made it more difficult for me since I have big hands. But this time I got it done in less than an hour and working calmly. I appreciate your video very much.

Looking at purchasing an '07, with a non-opening tailgate. Great video.

Just wanted to send you much mahalo and salamat for your video. I followed it step by step with multiple pauses as I navigated the replacement of my 2003 Sequoia rear door handle. I purchased everything you used in your video and I hope the metal door handle lasts as long as the original. I also replaced my brake light bulbs since my hatch opens up now. Thumbs up given and subscribed to your channel!!!

Great video and I just ordered the all metal handle for only $18. I can’t believe Toyota’s is so inferior with the plastic construction. They obviously did it on purpose so, owners would have to dish out the $200 plus to get it fixed at the dealership. I’m going to use this video to fix my door handle as soon as the replacement comes in. Thanks again for an awesome video!

I followed your video and replaced my latch. Awesome!!! Thank you!!!

Awesome video! Thank you for posting it. Saved me time and money.

Excellent video. I used it to change my handle on my 2004 Sequoia. I would add that keeping some WD 40 for those rusted screws on the handle as mine looked like they were the original. Also, when putting the lock nut back on, I used blue painters tape on the outside of the panel to hold it closer so I could easily screw in the bolt. Again thanks for such a great DIY video because it made this job that much easier

46000 people with the same problem. This will be the second time I’ve replaced this handle. Glad I found the metal one before watching this video. Probably should have bought the body clips too. Anyway great video, thanks!

Definitely the best tutorial I've seen for replacing these handles. Everyone else drops the window lift assembly to get to the 2 nuts for the handle. You showed that's one very unnecessary step. The only thing I would say could have been done different is once you removed the covers inside the hatch could have been popped so you didn't have to climb and crawl in and out. Other than that, A+++

That was a most excellent video on the handle replacement. I don't have a Sequoia but plan on getting one. Great job!

Awesome tutorial. Very easy to follow. You saved a poor grad student a lot of money on this one, so thanks!

Excellent and straight forward video !!!!

You did a great job on this video, thank you!!!

My Toyota dealership charged me $500 to replace the latch handle 5 years ago. I had to replace the window motor a few years back, so I was already familiar with how to remove the trim. However, that said, this video is excellent as now I know every screw and clip that must come out. Fantastic. 2nd handle since I've owned this. Hopefully with the metal one I won't be replacing it anytime soon. After this I get to go replace my electric telescoping antenna for the 2nd time. BOTH my fault as I don't appear to be smart enough to turn off the radio before I go through the car wash.

Great and easy to understand video with awesome camera angles.

Thank you for the tutorial . The best simple to the point , thorough explanation.

This helped me out tremendously thank you keep up the good work

Great video! My only additions would be a reminder to remove the license plate first, AND to check the fit of the latch cable in the new door handle BEFORE installing it. I bought one off Amazon that supposedly fit a 2005 Sequoia, but the gap between where the little metal ball and the plastic indent on the cable sit was too wide, meaning the latch cable was stretched at 'rest' and didn't therefore work. I didn't think to check this before hand since I honestly didn't even know how the latch worked in relation to the cable. Thanks and awesome video! It was the only one I needed.

Thanks for he video. Incredible amount of information and very helpful. Thank you for sharing!!

Awesome. Thanks for the step-by-step guide, I had all my tools right because you were so specific at each step. I got it done in about 1 hour. M1y 02 handle stopped working and unlike you, it wasn't plastic... But the cable's metal lever arm pulling the cable was deflecting left right so the latch wouldnt open. It must've been a cheap replacement by the prior owner. Weird but a replacement metal handle assembly fixed it.

Bro! I did it!!! I fixed my latches!!! Thanks man!!! I appreciate this tutorial!!!! Woow

Great video! I have used it twice to replace the latch on my wife's 2007 Sequoia. Thank you.

I’m on my 3rd replacement handle. Even the metal breaks...unfortunately. Great video. I needed a refresher.

Thanks for a great video and instruction, my brother's handle just broke. Patience and your video will get it done!!

You’re awesome man thank you!! Dealer wanted 150 for this installation

Just completed this fix, unfortunately I had an assembly with a plastic handle… it broke on the third opening… ordered the all metal handle in this video… thanks for the help!

Great video. Perfect step by step instructions and very helpful hints.

Great video, this just helped me fix this exact issue and I had bought the same new metal handle ahead of time, which is working great. Thanks!

thank you very much for this video...i followed your instructions and everything worked out.

You are a life saver!! Thank you. Great video. Great explanations.

Huge help. Best video on this job on youtube. thanks

Great video, couldn’t find the link for metal handle. Looking forward to having this work again!!

Thank you for the product link and concise video. Good job you get an A++

Great tutorial! Worked perfect and the one I bought works amazing! Can't believe how much better it works. That old one was a piece of trash lol

Excellent tutorial! Only issue I had was not removing the license plate, which holds the rear panel on. You video shows yours was off, but no mention of the necessity to remove it (just like the pull handle inside needs to be removed). Thanks!

Just finished my latch for my 2003 Sequoia with 370,000 miles. Thanks for the tips. You mentioned a link for the clips , etc

This video literally saved me $600 thanks a ton for this content!

Great vid, the all metal handles can bend, best potential combo is using the metal handle from the aftermarket handle to replace the broken stock plastic hatch handle. The oem is superior aside from the plastic handle.

You are as good of a teacher as Car Care Nut Guy vedios. Good Job.

Great camerawork on this video above all else

Thank you for a great video and very well explained. I will get to it as soon as I get the metal one. Thanks again.

Great video… just changed the latch on my 2001 Sequoia. One thing to add (maybe someone else added this comment) be sure to remove license plate before trying to remove exterior panel.

Question: I broke the two screw mounts that hold the handle to the license plate panel and now it seems there is too much give and it doesn't pull the cable far enough to release the latch. Thoughts on a possible work around to this problem. Thanks!

Thanks! Great video. Worked like a charm!

A big thanks to you Paul. You saved me some big bucks.

Great instructions. I’m not a car guy at all and was able to do this no problem.

Wow…great video! I felt really confident going into this project! Would have been faster for me if the handle I ordered didn’t need some Dremel modifications for the cable to attach. Also had to widen the screw hole on the sequoia itself so the handle would go back in. Part issue, not a reflection of this video, which as I mentioned was great!! Thank you so much for taking the time and being so thorough!!! Took me an hour and a half… but surely would have been faster without the extras mine took to make it fit right!!

Thanks for the video, I'm about ready to put it back together 🤞✌️👍

Thanks. Worked like a charm.

Thank you for an amazing video!!!

After replacing the handle multiple times on my 03 Sequoia, each time the handle worked for a while, however the lever pull still required a lot of pressure to unlock. I never thought to replace the cable and latch. When I bought a new cable / latch from the dealer, it was a game changer. I can now open it with one finger. So if you replace the handle but still have to pull hard to unlatch, replace the cable and latch and this issue will go away. It has been 4 years and the handle still only takes one finger pressure. Try this.

Thanks for this! Sure saved me a lot of money!

Great video, my 02 is now good to go. I’ve owned it for 18 years, good for another 18.

Thank you for taking your time to share thus information. It helped me in troubleshooting..... God bless

I follow this video step by step.Thank you i really appreciate you sir.

Thank you. Very helpful video!

Thank you for the great video!! I replaced the handle, cable, actuator and latch. It seems to work fine but when the vehicle locks it releases the latch from the striker. Any suggestions??

Thanks for the help only part I got consumed on was taking off the license plate. I got everything loose for the inside but the exterior wasn’t loose. I figured maybe if I take the license plate off then it will come loose. Thanks for the great video!