FRONT DOOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  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 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL


    1. A01J46B

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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


    1. A01J40S

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A01J5X9

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

  6. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE


    1. A01J3V5

      Remove the screw and door pull handle.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J6S3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip
      *2 Screw

      Remove the clip and screw.

    2. Detach the 8 clips and remove the front door trim board.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J3Y1

      Raise the 7 claws of the front door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration, and then remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip from the front door trim board.

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J4IFE01

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Put a 5 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    3. 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 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going to deep.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 4 mm (0.157 in.)

    4. Lightly press the drill against the 3 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.

    5. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.

    6. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J6L6

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the screw and speaker.

  11. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH

    A01J6DA

    1. w/ Power Mirror Control System:

      Disconnect the mirror connector.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts.

    3. Push down the claw and remove the outer rear view mirror assembly LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J4S0E01

      Detach the claw and 2 guides as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. A01J53B

      Disconnect the front door inside locking cable and front door lock remote control cable and remove the front door inside handle.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 TRIM BRACKET


    1. A01J47S

      Remove the 2 screws and front door No. 1 trim bracket.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01J4P2

      Pull out the front door inside locking cable, front door lock remote control cable and wire harness from the front door service hole cover, and then remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the front door panel.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Temporarily install the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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

    3. Move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the front door glass bolts can be seen.

    4. 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.

    5. Remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

    6. A01J797

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      After the bolts are removed, do not allow the front door glass to fall.

    7. A01J3KME01

      Remove the front door glass as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the front door glass.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J53DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door outer glass weatherstrip.

    2. Detach the 5 claws and remove the front door outer glass weatherstrip.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A01J62F

      Remove the front door glass run.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the No. 1 black out tape, heat the vehicle body and No. 1 black out tape using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    No. 1 Black Out Tape 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or No. 1 black out tape excessively.


    1. A01J3AV

      Pull back an edge of the No. 1 black out tape and pull it parallel to the vehicle body to remove it.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J7FNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. 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 and front door window regulator.

    4. Remove the temporary bolt from the front door window regulator.

  20. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J7IH

      Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws and power window regulator motor.

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


    1. A01J71C

      Remove the 2 nuts and front door rear lower frame.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER


    1. A01J4RF

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover together with the door key cylinder.

    3. A01J6AB

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front door outside handle cover from the door key cylinder.

  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J3RC

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disconnect the front door inside locking cable and front door lock remote control cable from the clamps.

    3. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws and front door lock.

  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J55Q

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable.

  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J60H

      Detach the 3 claws and open the cover.

    2. A01J498

      Remove the front door inside locking cable.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J5BN

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

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


    1. A01J3LD

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

    2. Detach the claw and remove the front door outside handle frame.

  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH


    1. A01J70JE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Snap

      Rotate the snap in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the snap from the front door lock open rod.

    2. Remove the front door lock open rod from the front door outside handle frame.

  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01J7AB

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front door front outside handle pad.

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01J5LO

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front door rear outside handle pad.

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION


    1. A01J3GH

      Remove the 2 front door panel cushions.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J63J

      Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the 33 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J4YD

      Remove the 3 bolts and front door check.