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Front Door: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL OUTSIDE HANDLE 

    Install the outside handle with the 2 screws.

    Torque: 2.5 N.m (25 kgf.cm, 22 in.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL DOOR LOCK 

    HINT:

    Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the door lock.

    1. Install the door lock through the service hole.
    2. w/Power door lock:

      Connect the connector.

      Fig 1: Installing Door Lock
      G02926587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the door lock with the 5 screws and bolt.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Apply adhesive to the 3 screws.

      Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

    4. Connect the link to the door lock.
      Fig 2: Installing Door Lock With Screws & Bolt
      G02926588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WINDOW REGULATOR 
    1. w/Power window:

      Install the motor with the 3 screws.

      HINT:

      Apply MP grease to the window regulator rollers.

    2. Install the window regulator through the service hole.
      Fig 3: Installing Window Regulator
      G02926589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. w/Power window: Install the window regulator with the 6 nuts.

      Torque: 8.5 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 75 in.lbf) 

    4. w/Power window:

      Connect the connector.

    5. w/o Power window:

      Install the window regulator with the 5 nuts.

      Torque: 8.5 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 75 in.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Installing Window Regulator Nuts
      G02926590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL DOOR GLASS 

    Install the door glass with the 2 glass mounting bolts.

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the door glass.
    Fig 5: Installing Door Glass & Mounting Bolts
    G02926591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL DOOR SPEAKER 
    1. Using an air riveter or hand riveter, install the door speaker with 3 new rivets.
      Fig 6: Installing Door Speaker With Rivets
      G02926592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not prize a riveter, as riveter is damaged, it is not tightened and the mandrel is bent.
      • Do not tilt the riveter and disconnect the rivet from the material while handling a riveter, as the materials are not tightened firmly.
      • Fig 7: Avoiding Tilting Riveter
        G02926594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install the rivet while attaching materials, as they are not tightened firmly.
      • Fig 8: Installing Rivet While Attaching Material
        G02926595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connector.
  6. INSTALL DOOR BELT MOULDING 
  7. INSTALL DOOR GLASS RUN 
  8. INSTALL OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Install the outside rear view mirror with the 3 bolts.
    2. Connect the connector.
  9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
  10. INSTALL SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    HINT:

    Pull out the links through the service hole cover.

  11. INSTALL DOOR INSIDE HANDLE 
    1. Install the door inside handle with the 2 screws.
    2. Connect the link to the door inside handle.
    3. Fig 9: Locating Panel, Cover And Cotton Tape To Install Door Inside Handle
      G02926596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL DOOR TRIM BOARD 

    Install the door trim board with the 2 screws and clip.

  13. Fig 10: Installing Door Trim Board, Screws & Clip
    G02926597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. w/Power window: INSTALL POWER WINDOW SWITCH 
  15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH 
  16. w/o Power window: INSTALL REGULATOR HANDLE 

    Install the regulator handle with the snap ring.

    HINT:

    With door window fully closed, install the plate and the regulator handle with the snap ring as shown.

  17. Fig 11: Installing Plate And Regulator Handle With Snap Ring
    G02926598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002