maaakaaa Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I finally had a day off in a warmer day and got my driver side exterior door handle replaced. Midway through I got stuck on connecting the little rod to the handle and had to do some internet research. Since what helped me was on other sites, I thought I would share it here. To connect the clip on the handle to the L-shaped rod you have to leave the rod's base still inserted in the lower piece and push the top of it through the hole to the outside of the door (Thanks to http://www.answers.com/mobile/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_outside_door_handle_of_a_1995_Pathfinder#ixzz1M0hz1lff).It is so easy! I thought I had tried every way to do it, but didn't think of this. Also, this thread (http://www.nissanforums.com/hb-truck/203978-exterior-door-handle-replacement.html#/topics/203978?page=2&_k=frp6wl) has some great pictures of the pieces and what to expect inside your door. By the way, my door handle (Delo brand, I think) was about $5 on Amazon. We shall see how it holds up. I think I feel a little more flex in it than in the OEM one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue109 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 My passenger door doesn't work at all anymore. The little plastic parts are all wrecked. Another thing in the very long list lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I've broken 2 door handles, trying to open the door when it was frozen shut. For the uninitiated, if it's below zero outside, don't yank on those plastic door handles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaakaaa Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 My passenger door doesn't work at all anymore. The little plastic parts are all wrecked. Another thing in the very long list lol Somewhere on the forum and YouTube one of the members has a video showing how all the little rods and clips in the door work. It should be quite helpful when you are ready to dig into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I've always pulled the latch rod out with the door handle, install it on the new handle then carefully reinstall it, I did one this morning it took about 45 mins. I did spend 17 years working on Datsun /Nissan products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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