1996 Toyota Avalon Drivers Door Will Open Because Mechanism That Holds Shut

1996 TOYOTA AVALON
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My drivers door will not open because the mechanism that holds the door shut is broken. Any ideas or suggestion as to how I can solve this problem?
Oct 24, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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You will probably have to remove the drivers seat and remove the door trim, not easy from inside the car with the door stuck, but i doubt that you will get the trim off any other way.
Oct 24, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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