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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: Applying MP Grease To Sliding Surface Of Door Lock
      G02641098Courtesy 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
      G02641099Courtesy 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: Applying MP Grease To Window Regulator Rollers
      G02641100Courtesy 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 (W/O Power Window)
      G02641101Courtesy 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
    G02641102Courtesy 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
      G02641103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
        Fig 7: Caution Do Not Pry Rivet With Riveter
        G02641104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the speaker.
      • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the speaker.
      • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and the speaker.
        Fig 8: Do Not Tilt Riveter When Installing Rivet To Speaker
        G02641105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Only install the rivet when there is no clearance between the materials to be secured.
    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 
    Fig 9: Identifying Incorrect Way Of Installing Rivet
    G02641106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
      Fig 10: Installing Service Hole Cover
      G02641107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL DOOR TRIM BOARD 

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

  13. w/ Power window: INSTALL POWER WINDOW SWITCH 
  14. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH 
    Fig 11: Installing Door Trim Board
    G02641108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. 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.

    Fig 12: Installing Regulator Handle (W/O Power Window)
    G02641109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002