Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)
Detach the 2 clips and remove the deck trim side board LH.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
| *A | for Standard |
| *B | for Ottoman |
| *1 | Fastening Tape |
Detach the clip, fastening tape and remove the battery service hole cover LH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY LH
Using a moulding remover D, detach the 2 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the 13 clips and remove the front door trim board sub-assembly LH.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
Remove the front door service hole cover LH.
Tech Tips
Remove the remaining tape on the door.
REMOVE FRONT INNER DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH
Remove the front door glass inner weatherstrip LH by pulling it upward in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the front door ECU LH.
Temporarily install the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.
Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the hole plug.
Move the front window regulator sub-assembly LH so that the front door glass sub-assembly LH bolts can be seen.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Note
Be careful when removing the bolts as the glass may fall and become damaged.
Remove the front door glass sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Remove the glass upward.
Note
Be careful not to damage the glass.
Remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.
Disconnect the front door ECU LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH
Remove the hole plug.
Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover LH with the door lock key cylinder installed.
Remove the cylinder from the front door outside handle cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH
Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the front door outside handle assembly LH by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
Note
If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the release plate will interfere with the handle and become damaged.