Front passenger side interior door handle "chrome lever" snapped. I got the part but I don't know how to change. Has anyone done this job before? If yes, please can anyone provide me with video or step by step guide on how to remove panel and put this new interior handle?

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Anwar

The door card is held on with bolts at the bottom edge and bigger bolts accessed by removing the electric window switches (The panel with the switches just pops out of the armrest - use a plastic tool so you don't scratch anything here.

 

Once the bolts are all out you'll need some strong trim removal tools - most plastic ones aren't really up to the job to lever the plastic press-in connectors around the door card off. Start at the bottom and work up each side to the top edge. The door card hooks over the window ledge. Also there are electrical connectors for the wing mirror control (Driver side only), door lock button, electric window, puddle light, door release lever light and 2 speakers, as well as the cable from the door release handle to disconnect before removing the door card. With a decent trim removal tool it doesn't take long, but without one it's a serious fight.

Thanks...I think i will give a try but if I cant do it then i will sadly have to get it done outside!!!

I was meant to look tonight for you, if its anything like the octavia, you just gently prize out the small speaker cover, and behind that you will find a work screw, undo this and the whole handle assembly comes out, possibly sliding it back the way, then you will find that the cable has an end just like a push bike break, that just slips out , and refit new one