door lock replacement different than your video?

220,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEEKERC69
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i need to remove the driver's side door lock. i used your video "Door Lock Replacement Toyota 4Runner 1995-2002" as a reference. The problem is my car has a wire harness connected to the back of the lock cylinder which your video does not show. i think it's part of the key fob remote system (but i honestly have no idea). Your video says to "remove the door handle - it may take a little maneuvering and wiggling". Because of the wire harness, there's no way to wiggle the handle assembly out of the hole and no clear disconnection point for the wires.
i can't find any videos about door handle removal that include this connected wire harness. Can you help?
Apr 22, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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STRAILER
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Can you upload an image of the problem, does it look stock or aftermarket? This is all they give us in the manual. Here is the video in question

https://youtu.be/XcujVZB7k60?si=TCrqzLk60Be8o-l6

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Apr 23, 2024 at 3:22 AM
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