PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
| *1 | White Housing Lock | *2 | Yellow CPA |
| *a | Connector Lock is Released | - | - |
Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.
Note
Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.
Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor from the front door panel.
Note
Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Incorrect | *b | Correct |
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the bolt.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage the 5 clamps.
Remove the front door service hole cover.
Tech Tips
Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the grommet.
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Connect the power window regulator master switch assembly and move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Disconnect the power window regulator master switch assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Note
After the bolts are removed, do not allow the door glass to fall.
Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the door glass.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
Remove the front door glass run.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and front door check assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Using a clip remover, disengage the 19 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.
REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH
Disengage the clip and remove the door frame garnish.
Tech Tips
This garnish needs to be replaced with a new one because the clip will break when removing it.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR STRIPE
Using a heat light, heat the front door stripe and vehicle body.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body and Front Door Outside Stripe | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.
Pull back on one of the ends of the front door stripe to remove it.
Tech Tips
When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE
Using a heat light, heat the front door lower outside stripe and vehicle body.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body and Front Door Rear Outside Stripe | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.
Pull back on one of the ends of the front door lower outside stripe to remove it.
Tech Tips
When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.