Interior liftgate door handle replacement? Ugh

[2TonTater]

Hi, just purchased my first and new-to-me '00 LC100 and it needs a little TLC. I've searched high and low on the Mud, Toyota parts websites, ebay, etc., but can't find the part I need. It's the *interior* door handle that opens the tailgate / liftgate. I've found every other flippin door handle - inside doors, outside doors, tailgate exterior, but no interior.

Can someone point me in the right direction? Mine is broken - literally. What I am guessing was a trigger type actuator is busted off. Maybe to keep kids locked inside, I don't know. Anyway, I'd like to replace it, and if I can't, I'll rig something up.

Thanks in advance and thanks for all the threads and input people have posted up here. It was invaluable in my decision / purchase.

 

[Jordan345]

i found the parts off the FSM and had ordered it through AKella, a great vendor on here. CHeaper than our local dealers, although if you are in the u.s., you could probably check with Beno or some of the toyota parts suppliers supporting Mud in the vendors section. easy and quick fix, as mine broke off due to rust as well.

 

[2TonTater]

Thanks, you win the dubious distinction of being my first Mud BFF!

Note to self: order door handle AND the damn FSM.

Much appreciated, Jordan.