You should not need to completely remove it.
2012 toyota camry outside door handle removal.
How do you remove outside handle on driver s door on 2012 s60 on a s60 2012 drivers door you first remove the plastic cover in under which you find the lock with keyhole.
This bolt holds the lock cylinder and handle in place.
It has 2 black clips top bottom for the harness one white clip for the actual connector to come off handle removes toward center of vehicle.
You can probably remove both the last bolt and the rod from the outside by wiggling the door handle around a bit.
Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates.
Secondly open the door and remove the 15 mm diameter plastic cover near the handle.
It removes just like the older style handles with one exception.
Slide the door handle toward the rear of the vehicle and pull it out.
Detach the rubber access plug on the edge of the door and loosen the bolt behind the plug using a torx wrench.