REAR 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 REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL


    1. A01J4YE

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

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

  4. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE


    1. A01J5TY

      Remove the screw and door pull handle.

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J5U4

      Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the 10 clips and remove the rear door trim board.

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J4NC

      Raise the 6 claws of the rear door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration, and then remove the rear door inner glass weatherstrip from the rear door trim board.

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J4CWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the rear door outer glass weatherstrip.

    2. Detach the 4 claws and remove the rear door outer glass weatherstrip.

  8. REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J7GBE01

      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.

  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J6Y3E01

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

    2. A01J53B

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

  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 TRIM BRACKET


    1. A01J3P2

      Remove the 2 screws and rear door No. 2 trim bracket.

  11. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01J3OZ

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

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the rear door panel.

  12. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

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

    3. Move the rear door glass so that the rear door glass channel 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 rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.

    6. A01J5XX

      Partially remove the rear door glass run as shown in the illustration.

    7. A01J411E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      Loosen the temporary bolt.

      Note

      Do not remove the temporary bolt. If the temporary bolt is removed, the rear door window division bar may fall and become damaged.

    8. Remove the screw and bolt.

    9. A01J5XN

      Remove the rear door window division bar together with the rear door glass run as shown in the illustration.

    10. Remove the rear door window division bar from the rear door glass run.

  13. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A01J5J6

      Remove the front side of the rear door glass run.

  14. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH


    1. A01J76Y

      Remove the rear door quarter window glass.

  15. REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J5IY

      Remove the rear door quarter window weatherstrip from the rear door quarter window glass.

  16. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J57O

      Remove the rear door glass from the rear door window regulator assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the door glass.

  17. REMOVE NO. 2 BLACK OUT TAPE LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the No. 2 black out tape, heat the vehicle body and No. 2 black out tape using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    No. 2 Black Out Tape 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or No. 2 black out tape excessively.


    1. A01J3N9

      Pull back an edge of the No. 2 black out tape and pull it parallel to the vehicle body to remove it.

  18. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS CHANNEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J74RE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear door glass channel.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  19. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS CHANNEL FILLER


    1. A01J3EZ

      Remove the rear door glass channel filler.

  20. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01J3LJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      Loosen the temporary bolt.

      Note

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

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and rear door window regulator.

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

  21. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J6Q0

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

  22. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING LH


    1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    2. A01J5W6E01

      Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 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 too deep.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 3 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 3 rivets.

      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.

    4. A01J5XLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the rear door outside moulding.

    5. Detach the 5 clips and remove the rear door outside moulding.

    6. Remove the 5 clips from the vehicle body.

    7. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.

  23. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J4TV

      Disconnect the connector.

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

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

  24. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J3UM

      Remove the rear door lock remote control cable.

  25. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J3GX

      Detach the 3 claws and open the cover.

    2. A01J3A3

      Remove the rear door inside locking cable.

  26. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH


    1. A01J4O7

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

  27. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J46G

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

  28. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J6FK

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw and remove the rear door outside handle frame.

  29. REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01J493

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

  30. REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01J4G6

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

  31. REMOVE REAR DOOR PANEL CUSHION


    1. A01J7H7

      Remove the rear door panel cushion.

  32. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01J3X5

      Remove the clip.

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

  33. REMOVE REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01J49W

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear door check.