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. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A00DSOB

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH


    1. A003E08

      Using moulding remover A, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel plug.

  4. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER LH


    1. A003DSU

      Using moulding remover A, detach the 9 claws and remove the assist grip cover.

  5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


    1. A003C2CE01

      Using moulding remover A, detach the clip and 7 claws and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator master switch.

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the driver side.

  7. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)


    1. A003C42E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 w/ Rear Door Power Window
      *2 w/o Rear Door Power Window

      w/ Rear Door Power Window:


      1. Remove the 3 screws.

      2. Using moulding remover A, detach the 4 claws and remove the master switch assembly.

    2. w/o Rear Door Power Window:


      1. Remove the 3 screws and master switch assembly.

  8. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    A003DEV

    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the regulator switch.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. Remove the front door No. 1 stiffener cushion.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003C9T

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Remove the 10 clips and 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect the courtesy light connector.

    4. A003BHIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss

      Pull out the front door trim board in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 5 claws of the front inner door glass weatherstrip and remove the reference boss together with the trim board.

    5. Remove the reference boss from the front door trim board.

    6. for Power Seat:


      1. A003B1L

        Detach the wire harness.

      2. A003AMR

        Disconnect the connector.

      3. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.

    7. A003BQW

      for Manual Seat:

      Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.

  11. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003E87

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the courtesy light.

  12. REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH (for Power Seat)


    1. A003C5N

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the seat memory switch from the door trim board.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003DJH

      Detach the 8 claws and remove the inside handle sub-assembly from the door trim board.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A003CTE

      Detach the 4 claws by pulling the weatherstrip upward in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the weatherstrip.

  15. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH


    1. A003CWC

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and frame garnish.

  16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003AS7

      Disconnect the speaker connector.

    2. Remove the 4 screws.

    3. Detach the claw and remove the speaker.

      Note

      Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

  17. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR INSTALL HOLE COVER LH


    1. A003AOM

      Detach the 7 claws and remove the install hole cover.

  18. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH

    A003AX3

    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. Detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 nuts and outer rear view mirror.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A003EDN

      for Power Seat:

      Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clamps.

    2. A003CMP

      for Manual Seat:

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clamps.

    3. Disconnect the 3 connectors and remove the service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the remaining tape on the door.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the connector to the front door window regulator assembly.

    2. for Driver Side:

      Temporarily install the master switch assembly.

    3. for Front Passenger Side:

      Temporarily install the regulator switch assembly.

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

    5. Move the door glass until the bolts appear in the service holes.

    6. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note


      • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

        After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    7. A003APU

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolts as the glass may fall and become damaged.

    8. A003BVH

      Remove the door glass in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the glass upward.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the glass.

    9. for Driver Side:

      Remove the master switch assembly.

    10. for Front Passenger Side:

      Remove the regulator switch assembly.

    11. Disconnect the connector from the front door window regulator assembly.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A003BU9

      Remove the front door glass run.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING LH

    A003D50E01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape
    *2 Claw A

    1. Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding.

    2. Detach the 8 claws and remove the front door belt moulding.

      Tech Tips

      If either of the claws labeled A is damaged, replace the front door belt moulding with a new one.

  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003AY4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Temporary Bolt

      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 cause damage.

    2. Remove the 5 bolts.

    3. Remove the front door window regulator assembly.

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

  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003EFU

      Remove the screw.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and frame.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolts as the frame may fall and become damaged.

  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW GLASS LH


    1. A003BBH

      Remove the front door fix window glass and the front door fix window weatherstrip as a unit as shown in the illustration.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A003E9L

      Remove the front door fix window weatherstrip from the front door fix window glass.

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


    1. A003BC8

      Remove the bolt and rear lower frame.

  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH (for Driver Side)


    1. A003D2P

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the cover with the door lock key cylinder installed.

    3. A003DO9

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door outside handle cover from the cylinder.

  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER RH (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A003E54

      Remove the hole plug.

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

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A003ECRE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Screwdriver
        *2 Connector Cover
        *3 Front Door Outside Handle Assembly
        *4 Front Door Wire LH

        Disconnect the 2 claws of the connector cover as shown in the illustration.

      2. A003DCNE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Screwdriver
        *2 Front Door Wire LH

        Push the claw of the connector and disconnect the front door wire as shown in the illustration.

      3. A003AM9E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Holder

        Detach the holder as shown in the illustration.

      4. A003AH0

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

    2. w/o Entry and Start System:


      1. A003B8OE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Holder

        Detach the holder as shown in the illustration.

      2. A003BPQ

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

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A003C83

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the pad.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A003BIV

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the pad.

  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003C40E01

      Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 screws.

    2. Slide the front door lock assembly downward, pull out the front door lock open rod from the outside handle frame, and remove the front door lock assembly and cables as a unit.

    3. Remove the front door lock open rod from the front door lock assembly.

    4. Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the front door lock assembly.

  34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003CGR

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.

  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003D8J

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A003DTH

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.

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


    1. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A003D08

        Detach the 2 clamps.

      2. A003BGL

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

      3. Slide the outside handle frame and door wire to remove it.

        Tech Tips

        Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

      4. Pull the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly together with the front door wire away from the vehicle.

      5. A003CMY

        Detach the 2 clamps and 2 claws and remove the front door outside handle frame from the front door wire.

    2. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A003B8H

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

      2. Slide the outside handle frame to remove it.

        Tech Tips

        Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

  37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH


    1. A003AQ4E01

      Remove the front door lock open rod as shown in the illustration.

  38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A003AN3

      Remove the 2 bolts and stiffener cushion.

  39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH

    A003DZ8

    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and door check.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the door check through the service hole.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolt and nuts as the door check may fall and become damaged.

  40. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A003ELZE01

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip labeled A.

    2. Using a clip remover, detach the 16 clips and remove the weatherstrip.

      Tech Tips

      If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

  41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

    A003AI4E01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape
    *2 Double-sided Tape
    *3 Butyl Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the front door rear window frame moulding.

    2. Detach the clip from the back of the door panel, and slightly pull the top of the front door rear window frame moulding away from the door.

    3. Using a moulding remover, detach the double-sided tape and butyl tape, and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

  42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH


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

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 6 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 6 rivets, and remove the front door upper window frame moulding.

      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.

      • Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Tech Tips

      If a rivet cannot be removed with the drill, hit the flange of the rivet with a screwdriver, etc. to remove the rivet.

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

      A003D8TE01

  43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH


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

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 2 rivets, drill off the flanges of the 2 rivets, and remove the front door front window frame moulding.

      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.

      • Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Tech Tips

      If a rivet cannot be removed with the drill, hit the flange of the rivet with a screwdriver, etc. to remove the rivet.

      A003CXZE01

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

  44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A003E7H

      Remove the 7 clips and weatherstrip from the door.