Toyota Sienna (1998-2003) - Fix Broken Hatch Handle

Toyota Sienna (1998-2003)

Production	1997–Dec 2003
Model year(s)	1998–2003
Assembly	Georgetown, Kentucky, USA (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky)
Body style(s)	3-door minivan (CE only, 1998-2000) 4-door minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout
Engine(s)	3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (1998-2000) 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (01-03, VVT-i) 210 hp, 220 ft·lbf
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic (A540E/A541E)
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Length	190.5 in (1998-2000) 194.2 in (2001-03)
Width	73.4 in
Height	67.3 in
Related	Toyota Camry

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Philips head screwdriver
• Socket

[edit] Supplies Needed

• Replacement handle

[edit] Instructions

1. First pull down the plastic flaps on either side of the inside handle.
   

   

   Inside Hatch Handle
2. Next use the screwdriver to remove the strap used to pull the door down. Now you can remove the large panel.
3. Remove the three bolts in the middle, and push out the plastic clip on the right.
   

   

   Inside Hatch Panel
4. Now you can pull up the outside of the handle assembly.
   

   

   Outside Handle Assembly
5. Next disconnect the cable from the inside.
   

   

   Inside Handle Cable
6. Now you can remove the broken handle by carefully removing the "washer" at the end of the shaft and sliding the shaft out. You may have to loosen a screw to do this.
7. Replace the handle and follow the instructions in reverse to reassemble.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also