FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure 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 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. 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 FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH


    1. A01EWAK

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

  5. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


    1. A01ET0S

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the multiplex network master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETHV

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and 2 guides and remove the front armrest assembly.

  8. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

    2. A01EUAW

      Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.

    4. A01EXOZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss
      *2 Front Door Inner Glass Weatherstrip

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

    5. Disengage the reference boss from the front door panel.

    6. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly to remove the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

    7. Disconnect the connector.

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

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screwdriver

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip from the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01EVES

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 4 clamps.

    3. Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the grommet.

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

    3. Connect the multiplex network 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 multiplex network master switch assembly.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

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      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.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


    1. A01EYSI

      Remove the front door glass run.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EYQU

      Remove the 2 bolts.

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

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER WITH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/ Lock Cylinder)


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      Remove the hole plug.

    2. A01EVH1

      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.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Door Lock Open Rod

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

    2. Slide the front door lock with motor assembly downward, and remove the front door lock with motor assembly and cables as a unit.

    3. When reusing the front door lock with motor assembly:


      1. A01EXDW

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

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ESXF

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EYN1

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A01EYOR

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.