FRONT DOOR DISASSEMBLY


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power 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.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. A003Z5J

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE


    1. A003VKN

      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


    1. A003Z3P

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH


    1. A003XX5

      Disengage the clip and claw, and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

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


    1. A003YE8

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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

  11. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER (for Driver Side)


    1. A003W2R

      Remove the door armrest cover.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)


    1. A003Y7TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

    2. A003V24

      Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 11 clips.

    4. Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    5. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly and remove it.

    6. w/ Seat Position Memory System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    7. A003VYA

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

  13. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. for Type A:


      1. A003WCT

        Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and guide to remove the door assist grip cover.

    2. for Type B:


      1. A003ZMR

        Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 2 claws and guide to remove the door assist grip cover.

      2. A003VNF

        Remove the 2 clips from the door assist grip assembly.

  14. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A003VKE

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the door assist grip assembly.

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


    1. A003Z9Y

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 8 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

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

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A003XR9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

    2. A003W3R

      Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 11 clips.

    4. Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    5. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly and remove the front door trim board sub-assembly .

    6. A003XTZ

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

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XJ6

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides, and remove the front door inside handle sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  18. REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH (w/ Seat Position Memory System)


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003VFG

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the seat memory switch.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WIRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Position Memory System)


    1. A003WUD

      Disengage the 3 clamps and remove the front door wiring sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A003VI0

      Disengage the 8 claws and remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM SEAL


    1. A003Y4H

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 8 clips and remove the front door trim seal.

  22. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH


    1. A003VE8

      Disengage the clip and remove the door frame garnish.

      Tech Tips

      This garnish needs to be replaced with a new one because the clip will break when removing it.

  23. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003X97

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and front No. 1 speaker assembly.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  24. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ Memory)


    1. A003ZCZ

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and outer mirror control ECU assembly.

  25. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR INSTALL HOLE COVER


    1. A003Z3G

      Remove the screw.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws.

    3. Disengage the clamp and remove the outer mirror install hole cover.

  26. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR PROTECTOR


    1. A003WZW

      Remove the outer mirror protector.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining adhesive residue on the door.

  27. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Memory:


      1. A003W3X

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

      3. Remove the 3 nuts.

    2. w/ Memory:


      1. A003Z8U

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

      3. Remove the 3 nuts.

    3. Disengage the claw and remove the outer rear view mirror assembly.

  28. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET (w/o Memory)


    1. A003X44

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and wiring harness clamp bracket.

  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET (for Driver Side)


    1. A003XFU

      Remove the 2 screws and front door trim bracket.

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A003XK4

      Remove the 2 screws and front door trim bracket.

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A003WKE

      Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003W2Q

      Remove the grommet.

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

    3. Connect the power window regulator master switch assembly and move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the 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. Disconnect the power window regulator master switch assembly.

    6. A003ZON

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

    7. A003WHZE01

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the door glass.

  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZJDE01
      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 cause damage.

    3. Remove the 5 bolts.

    4. Remove the front door window regulator assembly.

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

  34. REMOVE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003X17

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

  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


    1. A003WDM

      Remove the front door glass run.

  36. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A003X95E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 front door stiffener cushion.

  37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003YJ3

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the bolt and front door rear lower frame sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER WITH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)


    1. A003V51

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. A003WI2

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

      Tech Tips

      The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

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


    1. A003XEJ

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and 2 guides, and remove the front door outside handle cover as shown in the illustration.

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


    1. A003XMC

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. A003Y2T

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

      Tech Tips

      The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

  41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V7H

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. A003W26

      Move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    4. A003ZNF

      Remove the front door outside handle assembly as shown in the illustration.

  42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A003XWT

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door front outside handle pad.

  43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A003X9S

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

  44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZCR

      Disconnect the connector.

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

    3. Slide the front door lock assembly downward, and remove the front door lock assembly and cables as a unit.

    4. A003ZDU

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

  45. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V54

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.

  46. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003WQ9

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A003ZIB

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.

  47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WIRE


    1. A003VW5

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the front door wire.

  48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003VQT

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

    2. Slide the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly to disengage the door handle nut and claw of the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly, and then remove it.

  49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD


    1. A003XI5E01

      Remove the front door lock open rod as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

  50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY


    1. A003WJO

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and front door check assembly.

  51. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A003WW1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 20 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

  52. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A003XXY

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 8 clips and remove the front door No. 2 weatherstrip.

  53. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION


    1. A003VZ4

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 front door panel cushions.

  54. REMOVE DOOR DUST PROOF SEAL


    1. A003VP0

      Remove the door dust proof seal.

  55. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER


    1. A003XHQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the front door front lower frame upper cover.

  56. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XIJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding assembly.

    2. A003VVTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door belt moulding assembly.

  57. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE STRIPE


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door outside stripe and vehicle body.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Vehicle Body and Front Door Outside Stripe 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

      Note

      Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

    2. A003ZFM

      Pull back on one of the ends of the front door outside stripe to remove it.

      Tech Tips

      When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.

  58. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE STRIPE


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door rear outside stripe and vehicle body.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Vehicle Body and Front Door Rear Outside Stripe 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

      Note

      Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

    2. A003X28

      Pull back on one of the ends of the front door rear outside stripe to remove it.

      Tech Tips

      When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.

  59. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or moulding excessively.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door rear window frame moulding.

    2. A003X91E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape
      *2 Caulking Sponge

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

  60. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING


    1. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    2. A003WJRE01

      Tape a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Area Dimension
      A 5.0 mm

      Note

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 8 rivets.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

      • Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

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

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the front door upper window frame moulding from the door frame.