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Does anyone else have a problem with rust stains running down from under the outside rear door handles, i did a quick seach on the site but didn't find anything and i've had this issue for years!!

Not on the back handle but on the back door handles and around the back hatch inside trim..its getting bad now.....but its a 03 with 173,000 kms..so I guess its to be expected.

Its most likely rust running down from the nut that holds the handle on. I had this problem too. I took the handle apart , changed out the gasket that has a nut sealed in it and voalla no more rust running down the door.

does anyone have a part number for that gasket?

Quote, originally posted by PEDALS »Does anyone else have a problem with rust stains running down from under the outside rear door handles, i did a quick seach on the site but didn't find anything and i've had this issue for years!!it is a semi-common issue. there is a bolt that rusts out, can either replace it or the gasket.

Can someone put up some more info? I have the same problem and how can I fix it? Start by taking the door panel off and go from there taking apart the handle?

Hi,
I fixed mine. What I had to do it's just to replace a plastic pad under the handle. The pad has a kind of a nut in it which gets rusty. I got my new pad from Toyota dealer (Toyota Matrix) coz they had it in stock and it was cheaper than from GM (Pontiac Vibe). Pictures attached.

couple more pics

#18 is the problem