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Front Door: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE NO. 2 DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 door inside handle bezel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 1: Removing No. 2 Door Inside Handle Bezel
    G03377216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest base panel assembly out.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the armrest base panel assembly.
    3. Remove the 3 screws and window regulator master switch assembly.
    4. Remove the 2 screws and separate the upper and lower armrest base panel.
      Fig 2: Removing Armrest Base Panel Assembly
      G03377217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry the courtesy light assembly out.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.
      Fig 3: Removing Courtesy Light Assembly
      G03377218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE DOOR TRIM 
    1. Remove the 7 screws.
      Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Screws
      G03377219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clips, then pull the trim upward to remove it.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim Clips
      G03377220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle and remove the door trim.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Cables From Inside Handle
      G03377221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the inside door handle.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the No. 1 illumination light assembly and height adjustable anchor switch from the inside handle bezel.
  6. Driver's side: REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH 

    Remove the 2 screws and seat memory switch.

    Fig 7: Removing Inside Door Handle
    G03377222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE DUCT AND VENT SEAL 

    Remove the 3 screws, duct and vent seal.

  8. REMOVE DOOR TRIM POCKET ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 5 screws and door trim pocket assembly.

  9. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH 

    Remove the 2 clips and door frame garnish.

  10. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and outside rear view mirror.
  11. REMOVE DOOR SPEAKER 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and door speaker.
  12. REMOVE DOOR ECU 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and door ECU.
  13. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    Fig 8: Removing Service Hole Cover
    G03377223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface as shown in the illustration, to keep the surface from being scratched.
    2. Using a moulding remover, remove the door belt moulding.
      Fig 9: Removing Door Belt Moulding
      G03377224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN 
    1. Using a drill of less than 04 mm (0.16 in.).
    2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.
      NOTE:
      • Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to the rivet hole or the drill itself.
      • Be careful when undertaking this task as the cut rivet is hot.
    3. Even if flange is taken off, continue drilling and push cut remaining fragment with the drill.
    4. Remove the door glass run.
  16. REMOVE DOOR GLASS 

    HINT:

    Insert a shop rag inside the door panel to prevent scratching the glass.

    1. Open the door glass until the bolts appear in the service hole.
      Fig 10: Removing Door Glass Run
      G03377225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and pull the glass upward to remove it.
      NOTE: Do not damage the door glass.
      Fig 11: Removing Door Glass
      G03377226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 6 bolts.
    3. Remove the regulator through the service hole.
      Fig 12: Removing Window Regulator
      G03377227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR 
    1. Place the matchmarks on the window regulator motor bracket and regulator gear.
    2. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and motor.
      NOTE: Do not rotate the motor only.
      Fig 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Window Regulator Motor Bracket And Regulator Gear
      G03377228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE DOOR WINDOW REAR GUIDE 

    Remove the 2 bolts and door window rear guide.

    Fig 14: Removing Door Window Rear Guide
    G03377229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE DOOR WINDOW FRONT GUIDE 

    Remove the 2 bolts and door window front guide.

    Fig 15: Removing Door Window Front Guide
    G03377230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. w/o Door closer: REMOVE DOOR LOCK 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Disconnect the opening control link from the outside handle frame.
    3. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and door lock through the service hole.
    4. Remove the door lock remote control cable and door inside locking cable.
      Fig 16: Removing Door Lock (W/O Door Closer)
      G03377231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. w/ Door closer: REMOVE DOOR CLOSER 
    1. Disconnect the connector and wire harness clamps.
    2. Disconnect the opening control link from the outside handle frame.
    3. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and door closer through the service hole.
    4. Remove door lock remote control cable and door inside locking cable.
  23. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER, OUTSIDE HANDLE AND OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME 
    1. Remove the hole plug.
      Fig 17: Removing Door Lock (W/ Door Closer)
      G03377232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a torx wrench, loosen the screw and remove the outside handle cover.
    3. Remove the outside handle rear pad.
      Fig 18: Removing Outside Handle Cover
      G03377233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Hold the outside handle frame with your hand, and slide the outside handle rearward to remove it.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body surface.
    5. Remove the outside handle front pad.
      Fig 19: Removing Outside Handle
      G03377234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the nut and outside handle frame.
  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP 

    Remove the clip and front door No. 2 weatherstrip. 

    Fig 20: Removing Nut And Outside Handle Frame
    G03377235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE WINDOW FRAME FRONT MOULDING 
    1. Using a drill of less than 04 mm (0.16 in.).
    2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.
      NOTE:
      • Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to the rivet hole or the drill itself.
      • Be careful when undertaking this task as the cut rivet is hot.
    3. Even if flange is taken off, continue drilling and push cut remaining fragment with the drill.
    4. Remove the moulding.
      Fig 21: Removing Window Frame Front Moulding
      G03377236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE WINDOW FRAME REAR MOULDING 

    Remove the 3 screws and window frame rear moulding. 

    Fig 22: Removing Window Frame Rear Moulding
    G03377237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002