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Front Door: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL OUTER WEATHERSTRIP 
  2. INSTALL CUSHIONS 
  3. INSTALL OUTSIDE HANDLE AND KEY CYLINDER 
    1. Install the key cylinder and protector with the bolt to the outside handle.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
    2. Install the retainer to the outside handle.
    3. Install the outside handle with the key cylinder to the door panel with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
    4. Install the hole cover with the screw.
      Fig 1: Installing Outside Handle With Key Cylinder To Door Panel With Bolts
      G02946115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL DOOR LOCK 
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Using a Torx socket wrench, install the door lock with the 3 Torx screws.

      Torx socket wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool) 

      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Apply adhesive to the 3 Torx screws.

      1. Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 
    3. Install the bolt and 2 screws.
    4. Connect the 2 links to the outside handle and key cylinder.
      Fig 2: Connecting Links To Outside Handle And Key Cylinder
      G02946116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR LOWER FRAME 

    Install the rear lower frame with the bolt.

  6. INSTALL DOOR GLASS RUN 
  7. INSTALL WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the regulator motor bracket and regulator gear.
    2. Install the 3 screws.

    Driver's side: 

    If only the motor is rotated, reset the motor (See  ADJUSTMENT  ). 

    HINT:

    Driver's side:

    Never rotate the motor to the down direction mention of the window glass until completing the installation.

  8. INSTALL WINDOW REGULATOR 

    HINT:

    Apply MP grease to the sliding and rotating parts of the window regulator.

    Fig 3: Applying MP Grease To Sliding And Rotating Parts Of Window Regulator
    G02946117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the window regulator with the 6 bolts.
      1. Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 
    2. Connect the connector and attach the clamps.
      Fig 4: Installing Window Regulator With Bolts
      G02946118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL DOOR GLASS 
    NOTE: Do not damage the door glass.
    1. Put the door glass in the door panel carefully.
    2. Install the door glass with the 2 bolts to the window regulator.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
        Fig 5: Installing Door Glass With Bolts To Window Regulator
        G02946119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING 

      Install the front door belt moulding with the screw.

      Fig 6: Installing Front Door Belt Moulding With Screw
      G02946120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. INSTALL NO.2 SERVICE HOLE COVER 

      Install the No.2 service hole cover with the 2 screws.

    5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE PANEL PLATE 

      Install the front door inside panel plate with the 2 screws.

      Fig 7: Installing Front Door Inside Panel Plate With Screws
      G02946121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. INSTALL SERVICE HOLE COVER 
      1. Install the service hole cover to the door panel.

        HINT:

        • When installing the service hole cover, pull out the links and the connectors through the service hole cover.
        • There should be no wrinkles or folds after attaching the service hole cover.
        • After attaching the service hole cover, sealing condition should be confirmed.
      2. Install the door trim bracket with the 2 screws.
        Fig 8: Installing Door Trim Bracket With Screws
        G02946122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. INSTALL INSIDE HANDLE

      Connect the 2 cables to the inside handle, then install the inside handle with the screw.

      NOTE: At the time of locking cable reassembly, please refer to the following items.
      • Set the door lock assembly to the LOCK position. 
      • Hold the lock knob to the LOCK position by hand, and do not pull the cable while connecting the locking cable. 
        Fig 9: Installing Inside Handle With Screw
        G02946123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. INSTALL FRONT NO.1 SPEAKER 
      1. Using an air riveter or hand riveter, install the front No.1 speaker.
        Fig 10: Installing Front No.1 Speaker
        G02946124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:
        • Do not prize a riveter. It could damage the riveter and cause loose fitting and mandrel bend.
          Fig 11: Precaution For Prizing Riveter
          G02946125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • Do not tilt the riveter when fastening the rivet to the material to avoid loose fitting.
        • Do not allow gap spacing between the rivet head and the material.
          Fig 12: Precaution For Gap Spacing Between Rivet Head And Material
          G02946126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • Do not allow gap spacing between the materials.
      2. Connect the connector.
    9. INSTALL OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR 
      1. Install the outside rear view mirror with the bolt.
        1. Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 
      2. Connect the connector.
        Fig 13: Precaution For Gap Spacing Between Materials
        G02946127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. INSTALL FRONT NO.2 SPEAKER 
      1. Install the front No.2 speaker with the 2 bolts.
        1. Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 
      2. Connect the 2 connectors.
        Fig 14: Installing Front No.2 Speaker With Bolts
        G02946128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. INSTALL DOOR TRIM 
      1. Install the door trim to the door panel.
      2. Connect the connector, then install the courtesy light.
        Fig 15: Installing Door Trim To Door Panel
        G02946129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    12. INSTALL LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH 

      Install the lower frame bracket garnish to the door panel.

      Fig 16: Installing Lower Frame Bracket Garnish To Door Panel
      G02946130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    13. INSTALL FRONT ARMREST 

      Install the front armrest with the screw.

      Fig 17: Installing Front Armrest With Screw
      G02946131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    14. INSTALL POWER WINDOW SWITCH 
      1. Connect the connectors.
      2. Install the power window switch.
    15. INSTALL INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
      1. Install the inside handle bezel with the screw.
      2. Close the screw cap.
        Fig 18: Installing Inside Handle Bezel With Screw
        G02946132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002