1998 Toyota Camry Door

150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TIFFSIG1970
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My driver side door will not open.
Nov 5, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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STEVEW84
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Will it not open at all or will it not open from inside or outside?
Nov 5, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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TIFFSIG1970
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Nope, it will not open at all from inside or outside.
Nov 6, 2009 at 1:33 AM
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STEVEW84
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Your going to either going to have to get the door panel off and open it manually or slim jim it(if that works) to get the door open. Then figure out what the problem is. The door panel might break a little since the door is closed.
Nov 6, 2009 at 1:40 AM
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TIFFSIG1970
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I have tried the slim jim and I would have to totally break the panel in order to get it off.
Nov 6, 2009 at 1:45 AM
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STEVEW84
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Did you take the screws out already?
Nov 6, 2009 at 2:02 AM
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TIFFSIG1970
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I can't get the screws out they are some that can't get out when the door is closed.
Nov 6, 2009 at 2:05 AM
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STEVEW84
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There are two screws in the arm rest. A screw behind a little cover by the door handle, then you have to take the bezel off. Then just have to pop it off. If you need pictures of how to do it just give me your e-mail.
Nov 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM
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TIFFSIG1970
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I know about the screws in the arm rest, but I didn't know you could take the panel off by just taking them out. My email address is tiffany.sigala@phoenix.gov. Please send me that picture.
Nov 9, 2009 at 12:46 AM
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STEVEW84
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try this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZwimvl3SZs
Nov 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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TIFFSIG1970
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I can't open the door. I know how to get the panel off with the door open. I need the panel off with the door closed. Then I need to figure out how to open the door.
Nov 12, 2009 at 1:36 AM
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