Drivers side door and lock cables broke

[jrtredo]

Hello-
I was getting out of my 99 Solara yesterday and the cable snapped going from the inside door handle to the latch, when I took the panel off i realized that the lock cable also needs to be replaced bc the plastic sheathing where it attaches to the door handle snapped as well.

Has anyone replaced these cable before? I just go the cables from toyota but I dont know how to go about replacing as i cant get to the latch end. Do I need to remove the latch?

Any help greatly appreciated

Thanks
Justin

[new echo owner]

Yes, you do need to remove the latch assembly to disconnect and remove the cables if they are available separately.

N.E.O.

[jrtredo]

ok i will give it a try

Thanks

[jrtredo]

i cannot remove the door handle rod that goes to the latch for the life of me from with end. any tricks that anyone knows about?

Thanks!

[new echo owner]

Used a good side flat blade screw driver between the rod and handle after you have un-clipped it from the rod. Give the screw driver a firm twist; don't force it, otherwise you will break the clip.

N.E.O.