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 engine 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
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 FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the armrest base panel.
REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER
Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and remove the door assist grip cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH
Detach the clip and claw, and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 screws.
Remove the 13 clips.
Remove the front inner door glass weatherstrip LH together with the front door trim board sub-assembly LH by pulling them upward in the order shown in the illustration.
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Make sure that the pin labeled A in the illustration is detached from the door panel.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 cables from the front door inside handle sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
w/ Power Mirror Control System:
Disconnect the connector labeled A.
Detach the clamp.
Remove the 3 nuts and claw.
Remove the outer rear view mirror.