Q: replacing outside door handle drvr side 2000 toyota tacoma ex cab can i do it my self or not recomended

asked by on January 02, 2017

outside door pull handle is broken off (drvr side) have one on order,its a2000 toyota prerunner ext cab 2 door..not sure if i should attempt it myself....interior door panel seems a challenge

My car has 300000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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