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Posted on Dec 30, 2008

Rear door handle broke..is it a spring? where can I get a part

The rear door handle just broke. feels like a spring. I can't seem to find a part on the internet. is this a big job (ie:expensive?) can i get a part and do it myself or too complicated.

  • bummies_3 Jan 08, 2009

    Mine broke on Boxing Day. It was frozen and when my brother tried to open it, it just broke. Same concerns as mhopkins464.


  • mhopkins464 Jan 16, 2009

    NOT the solution I was hoping for!!!

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This happened on my parents 2003 Santa Fe. They paid a garage $250.00 to fix it.

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Removal
  1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
  1. Remove the two retaining screws.
  1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
  1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation
  1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rear
Removal
  1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
  1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
  1. Remove remote control assembly.
  1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
  1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
  1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
  1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
  1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
Installation
  1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
  1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
  1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
  1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
  1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
  1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
  1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
  1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
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Shortly after buying my 99 Park Ave I noticed that the rear door handle on the driver's side was black, instead of painted gold to match the rest of the car. I presume that the previous owner had the problem mentioned above. To avoid breaking the flimsy plastic handles when my doors are frozen shut (which is often during the winter in upstate New York!), I use the remote to unlock the doors, then I open the rear door first. By opening the rear door first you can grab the edge of the door at the wheel well, while pulling gently on the latch. By applying most of the force to the edge of the door at the wheel well you can avoid breaking the door latch.

While the rear door is open you can repeat this process to open the front door, grabbing the edge of the door in the crack created by the open rear door, and lifting gently on the front door handle. (Just make sure the rear door isn't closed in the process or you will crush your fingers!) This approach has worked many times during the last two winters that I have had my Park Ave. Hope it helps others!
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