CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Detach the claws and front No. 2 speaker assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)
REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (w/ Power Window)
REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 4 mm (0.157 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.
Note
Tape the drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
| Area | Specified Condition |
|---|---|
| A | 4 mm (0.157 in.) |
Lightly press the drill against the rivets, drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets and remove the front No. 1 speaker assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.
Note
Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.
Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.