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Front Door: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
    1. Open the cap, then remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Door Inside Handle Bezel
      G03382000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the power window switch as shown in Fig 2.

    Fig 2: Removing Power Window Switch
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    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  3. REMOVE DOOR TRIM 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the courtesy light, then disconnect the connector.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 screws and 3 clips.
    3. Insert a screwdriver between the door trim and door panel to pry the door trim.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Pull the door trim upward to remove the door trim.
    5. Release the claws, then remove the inner weatherstrip from the door trim.
      Fig 3: Removing Door Trim
      G03382002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE 

    Remove the screw and inside handle, then disconnect the 2 cables.

  5. REMOVE SPEAKER 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and speaker.
  6. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 grommets.
    2. Remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 4: Removing Inside Handle Cables
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  7. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING 

    Remove the door belt moulding as shown in the illustration.

    Fig 5: Removing Door Belt Moulding
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  8. REMOVE LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Insert a screwdriver between the lower frame bracket garnish and door panel to pry the garnish out.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 6: Removing Lower Frame Bracket Garnish
      G03382005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and outside rear view mirror.
      Fig 7: Removing Outside Rear View Mirror
      G03382006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Open the door glass until the bolts appear in the service hole.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and door glass.
      NOTE: Do not damage the door glass.

      HINT:

      Pull the glass upward to remove it.

  11. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN 
    Fig 8: Removing Door Glass Run
    G03382007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR 
    CAUTION: When performing the service operation inside the front door on the driver's side, make sure to perform it with the battery terminal or connector of the power window motor disconnected.

    HINT:

    If the link or door key lock and unlock switch is touched power window might start its operating, causing unexpected injury to an operator.

    Fig 9: Removing Window Regulator
    G03382008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    As the circuit of the key-linked up-and-down function of the power window is isolated, even if the connector of the power window master switch is disconnected the key-linked up-and-down function operates.

    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 6 bolts and window regulator.

      HINT:

      Remove the window regulator through the service hole.

  13. REMOVE REAR LOWER FRAME 

    Remove the screw and rear lower frame.

  14. REMOVE DOOR LOCK 
    1. Disconnect the 2 links from the outside handle and key cylinder.
    2. Remove the 4 torx screws and door lock.
    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      HINT:

      Remove the door lock through the service hole.

    4. Remove the 2 screws and door lock cover from the door lock.
  15. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE AND KEY CYLINDER 
    1. Remove the cap, 2 bolts and outside handle with key cylinder.
    2. Remove the bolt and key cylinder from the outside handle.
  16. REMOVE WEATHERSTRIP 
  17. REMOVE CUSHIONS 
    Fig 10: Removing Door Lock
    G03382009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002