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VanG
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I can't open my rear passenger door, something broke inside the door and the handles won't open the door. Is there a way to open the door without using the handles? I tried to take the door panel off with the door closed but couldn't get the panel off.


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Towncivilian
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I don't think there's a way to open the door unless you can get the door panel off.

QX4ME
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I never took door panel off.
Is it possible to take the door pull (I don't know the name of it, pull it and door opens) assembly off, and poke through something to unlock the door? Maybe not.
It's a chicken and egg now...

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FechFech
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Hello VanG
Same trouble last week, let me show some pictures, it's very easy.

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VanG
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Thanks FechFech, I finally got the chance to work on the Pathfinder. Your photos where a big help. The door is fixed and working well. Thanks again for the post!

Joeyj74
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I had same problem i fixed it myself its is very easy takes only 5 mins just spry some lube or rust eater or wd40 behind the door handle but u need to left the cover once u spray just keep pulling and pushing the handle and it will start the grabbing again i have open the panel only to find out i dont need to snd it was a pain to get the panel off .
VanG wrote:I can't open my rear passenger door, something broke inside the door and the handles won't open the door. Is there a way to open the door without using the handles? I tried to take the door panel off with the door closed but couldn't get the panel off.

a.lo
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Digging up an old post but having the same issues described. Does anyone have any images to fix the issue?

Im not able to open both rear doors from the inside or out

Upgrayedd
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I don't have pics but do what Joeyj74 said. Lift up on the handle and spray WD40 in there and work the handle. Sounds strange but it does fix the issue. I had the problem and it worked. Afterward I removed the handle to take a look and nothing was broken, just needed lubed.

a.lo
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Thanks man, really appreciate that. Definitely does sound strange given the fact that the handle was so loose but gave it a go and it worked as described! Both rear doors working now as it should.


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