Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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
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
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 6 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector and remove the multiplex network master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.
REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 6 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.
REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE COVER
Remove the door pull handle cover.
REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.
Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION
Remove the screw and front door No. 1 stiffener cushion.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the front door panel.
Remove the 3 screws.
Using a clip remover, disengage the 11 clips.
| *1 | Reference Boss |
| *2 | Front Door Inner Glass Weatherstrip |
Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the reference boss from the front door panel.
Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly and disconnect the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.
w/ Memory:
Disconnect the connector.
w/ Illumination:
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable assembly and front door inside locking cable assembly to remove the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
| *1 | Screwdriver |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip from the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET
Remove the 2 screws and front door armrest set bracket.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
| *A | for LH Side |
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage each clamp.
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 multiplex network 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.
Disconnect the multiplex network master switch assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Note
After the bolts are removed, do not allow the front door glass sub-assembly 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 front door glass sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
Remove the front door glass run.
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Disengage the 4 clips and guide and disconnect the front door weatherstrip.
REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the door frame garnish.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE
Using a heat light, heat the front door rear inner black out tape and vehicle body.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body and Front Door Rear Inner Black Out Tape | 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 rear inner black out tape to remove it.
Tech Tips
When pulling on the black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.
REMOVE FRONT INNER BLACK OUT TAPE
Using a heat light, heat the front inner black out tape and vehicle body.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body and Front Inner Black Out Tape | 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 inner black out tape to remove it.
Tech Tips
When pulling on the black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.