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msr1046
Feb 12, 2008, 07:39 PM
The plastic trim frame around the door handle on my 1998 Toyota Camry is cracked. How big of a repair/replacement job is it

kitch428
Feb 12, 2008, 08:08 PM
Is this inside or out? Or front or rear?

msr1046
Feb 12, 2008, 08:28 PM
This is the plastic bezel insde of the left front drivers door. I guess that it cracked from the cold weater and age. It is causing a bind to the electric lock mechanism and am going to fix it as soon as the weather warms up. Thanks for any advice

CaptainRich
Feb 12, 2008, 08:39 PM
That plastic piece can be popped off and then double check the lock operation.
The bezel does become brittle, hot or cold. But the problem could also be a weak lock actuator.
If it's already cracked, take it off and see what happens and let us know.

msr1046
Feb 12, 2008, 08:52 PM
Thank You Captan and Kitch I'll check it as soon as the weather clears up (ice storm right now) and report back to you

kitch428
Feb 13, 2008, 07:10 PM
There's a screw hidden behind a little cover. You'll see it . It's in the deepest part of the bezel. Just use a pocket screwdriver to pry it open. It swings open like a little door.
The rest is 1-2-3.
Stay warm.====kitch.

msr1046
Feb 13, 2008, 07:57 PM
Thank you again for all your input. I think that I will obtain a new bezel before working on the old one as I am sure that the old one is not repairable