I recently ordered the xB chrome package from Sparks. I recieved the package a few days ago, but there are no instructions for the handles. I searched scionlife and googled, and found no instructions. I don't have my xB yet(gotta wait 2-3 weeks). If you have instructions please post them or a link the pdf, if there is one.

 

nice, you did what i did, bought mods for a car that you didn't actually have in your posession ........yet! hehe...

as for the install. maybe someone out there has instructions for you. if that doesn't work. e-mail ken at sparks. he'll probably be able to help you out.

 

He's got the fever...already!

Let the modding begin! Congrats on the new box. BTW, what color?

 

So what web site did you got to pick up the Chrome door handles I was looking for a set if you can help me out that would be great.

KDR001

 

www.trdsparks.com dude's name is Ken and he is awesome.

 

Thanks Salteen I'll check out the Web site

 

I did them and it was pretty easy. I don't have instructions and probably can't talk you through it either. If you lived near by I'd have you come over with a six pack and we'd knock it out...

Sorry for not being much help

 

I went ahead and installed the handles.

Disclaimer: Follow at your own risk.

Tools
-Phillips head bit/screw driver
-T-30 Torx bit/screw driver
-10mm socket
-Socket wrench
-3" ratchet extension
-Pliers

Make sure that the window is up. Unlock all of the doors.

Rear Doors

Remove the two phillips screws.


Pull the door panel away from the door frame, starting from the bottom. Then lift the panel up and off of the frame.
Make sure that none of the plastics pins have fallen out.

Unplug the wiring harness and put to door panel aside


Pull the top corner of the vapor shield back.

Remove the 10mm nut


Remove the three torx screws and the 10mm bolt with washer holding the latch assembly.


Remove the interior 10mm bolt.


Remove the metal bracket from the door handle.


Remove the 10mm bolt.


Out with the old


In with the new


Screw in the 10mm bolt. Don't overt-tighten any of the bolts.


Place the metal bracket back on the door handle and screw on the 10mm nut.


Screw in the interior 10mm bolt.


Screw in the three torx screws and the 10mm bolt with washer to secure the latch assembly.


Testdrive the new handle. (close door, open, locked, unlocked, lower window, raise window)


Reseal the vapor shield.
Make sure that all of the plastic pins are in the door panel.
Reconnect the wiring harness.
Put the door panel back on the door frame. The plastic pins should snap back into place.
Test the door/handle again (close door, open, locked, unlocked, lower window, raise window)

Screw in the two phillips head screws.


Front Doors (abridged)

First, remove the plastic triangle.







Rip off this plastic clip with pliers to remove the metal rod.



Out with the old
In with the new

Push the metal rod into the new handle. Rotate the white/yellow plastic clip onto the metal rod.
Put the lock cylinder back into position.

Bolt in the latch assembly.
Bolt on the door handle (make sure the lock cylinder is lined up properly.

Test.
Reassemble the door.
Test again.

Notes:
I had problems on both front doors. On one front door I applied too much elbow grease and broke the little tab the helps to line up the lock cylinder. On the other door the the bolt circled below would not come off regardless of elbow grease.

 

this thread will come in handy when i get mine, thanks.

 

nice write up!

 

are the chrome handles EXACTLY the same as the OEM ones? cause I want chrome handles, but I want the housing surronding the actual handle to stay BCP...

So basically, I'm asking if it's possible to dis-assemble these and combine them with stock...

 

^^^This is EXACTLY what I wanna do, just make the handle chrome and not the outer portion...

 

THEN WE NEED SOME ANSWERS!

 

double agree and pics dont work

 

WHAT!! yours came with door handles?? i must have got ripped off, haha j.k it looks cool