FRONT DOOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH


    1. A002NRJ

      Using moulding remover A, detach the 3 claws and remove the inside handle bezel.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM MOULDING LH


    1. A002OPU

      Using moulding remover A, detach the 8 claws and remove the front door trim moulding.

  5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


    1. A002NPOE02
      *1 w/ Rear Door Power Window:
      *2 w/o Rear Door Power Window:

      Using moulding remover A, detach the clip and 7 claws and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the driver side.

  7. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)

    Click here

  8. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)

    Click here

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002MGX

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Remove the 9 clips.

    3. w/ Courtesy Light:


      1. Disconnect the courtesy light connector.

    4. A002NI2E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss

      Pull out the front door trim board in the direction indicated by the arrow.

    5. A002OWS

      Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.

  10. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Courtesy Light)

    Click here

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER TRIM COVER (w/o Courtesy Light)


    1. A002PI6

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front door lower trim cover.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002NV2

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the inside handle sub-assembly from the door trim board.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A002MT4

      Detach the 5 claws and remove the weatherstrip.

  14. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR INSTALL HOLE COVER LH


    1. A002QD5

      Using moulding remover D, detach the 3 claws and remove the outer mirror install hole cover.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A002OHN

      Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the remaining tape on the door.

  16. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Driver Side:

      Temporarily install the master switch assembly.

    2. for Front Passenger Side:

      Temporarily install the regulator switch assembly.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    4. Move the door glass until the bolts appear in the service holes.

    5. 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.

    6. A002PZ5

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolts as the glass may fall and become damaged.

    7. A002PJ4

      Remove the door glass in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the glass upward.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the glass.

    8. for Driver Side:

      Remove the master switch assembly.

    9. for Front Passenger Side:

      Remove the regulator switch assembly.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A002QDV

      Remove the front door glass run.

  20. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH


    1. A002MMM

      Detach the clip and remove the door frame garnish.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the connector from the front door window regulator assembly.

    2. A002LJ7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      Loosen the temporary bolt.

      Note

      Do not remove the temporary bolt. If the temporary bolt is removed, the front door window regulator may fall and become damaged.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts.

    4. Remove the front door window regulator assembly.

    5. Remove the temporary bolt from the front door window regulator assembly.

  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002OYE

      Remove the bolt and rear lower frame.

  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH (for Driver Side)


    1. A002M27

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the cover with the door lock key cylinder installed.

    3. A002MQP

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door outside handle cover from the cylinder.

  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER RH (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A002NKL

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A002QNZE09
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Screwdriver
        *2 Connector Cover
        *3 Front Door Outside Handle Assembly
        *4 Front Door Wire LH

        Disconnect the 2 claws of the connector cover as shown in the illustration.

      2. A002NYAE04
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Screwdriver
        *2 Front Door Wire LH

        Push the claw of the connector and disconnect the front door wire as shown in the illustration.

      3. A002OYAE03
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Holder

        Detach the holder as shown in the illustration.

      4. A002Q64

        Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    2. w/o Entry and Start System:


      1. A002QUHE03
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Holder

        Detach the holder as shown in the illustration.

      2. A002LMC

        Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

  27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A002MF6

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the pad.

  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A002PMO

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the pad.

  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH

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  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002QOE

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002LT8

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A002OFE

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A002QCD

        Detach the 3 clamps.

      2. A002M3D

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.

      3. Slide the outside handle frame and door wire to remove the outside handle frame.

        Tech Tips

        Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

      4. Pull the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly together with the front door wire away from the vehicle.

      5. A002LTE

        Detach the 2 clamps and 2 claws and remove the front door outside handle frame from the front door wire.

    2. w/o Entry and Start System:


      1. A002PVW

        Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.

      2. Slide the outside handle frame to remove it.

        Tech Tips

        Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH


    1. A002M0RE01

      Remove the front door lock open rod as shown in the illustration.

  34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH

    A002PRU

    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and door check.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the door check through the service hole.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolt and nuts as the door check may fall and become damaged.

  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A002LZ7E02

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip labeled A.

    2. Using a clip remover, detach the 14 clips and remove the weatherstrip.

      Tech Tips

      If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

  36. REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE LH

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  37. REMOVE NO. 2 BLACK OUT TAPE LH

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