Rear passenger door will not open/child lock on/handle broken off

2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT
106,000 MILES
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MELISSA.BLUTH13
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Hello,

The rear passenger door won't open from the outside, child safety lock is on, and the exterior door handle has broken off. Does anyone have any suggestions to open the door, replace the exterior handle once it has been opened, and any other suggestions, including pictures/diagrams? Thank you so much.
Dec 6, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It's going to be possible but difficult especially with the child safety lock on. You're going to have to take off the door panel to access all the linkage to open the door and make the replacement latch repair. Here is a tutorial showing how to remove a door panel:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

I suppose the best way to gain access is to get the door panel off to get inside the door to manipulate the linkage to get the door open to replace the outer latch. I've attached picture steps below that show all the linkage and how to replace for your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Dec 6, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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MELISSA.BLUTH13
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Thank you. I will check it out on the weekend and do my best. I think I can pick up a handle at Advance Auto for not too much.
Dec 10, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Let us know if you have any further questions on this issue when you repair over the weekend. I've attached picture images of the handle available at Advance Auto that you mentioned in your post. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Dec 10, 2020 at 9:15 PM
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MELISSA.BLUTH13
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This handle looks like the right fit. Is it different than the other one?

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/keystone-collision-rear-passenger-side-exterior-door-handle-made-of-steel-hy1521117/11752724-P
Dec 10, 2020 at 9:36 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

I can find out for you tomorrow. Not sure if it's made of steel or that is the color. The picture I provided was made of plastic. I'll find out if your part number is plastic as well and get back to you. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Dec 10, 2020 at 11:17 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Yes, they are both available from Advance Auto Parts. The picture of the handle I sent is made of plastic. The picture you supplied is made of metal. Obviously metal is stronger and last longer. Keep us updated on the repair and feel to ask any questions on this issue if you have any more. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Dec 17, 2020 at 11:38 PM