FRONT DOOR DISASSEMBLY

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 power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover LH.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

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


    1. A01FTIQ

      Detach the 2 clips and 5 claws.

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH


    1. A01FRRP

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug.

  7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FTYO

      Using a moulding remover A, detach the claw and remove the courtesy light assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HOLE COVER


    1. Remove the front door hole cover.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FRGD

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 9 clips.

    3. A01FT5UE01

      Detach the reference boss in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    4. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front door trim board.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss
      *2 Protective Tape

    5. Disconnect each connector.

    6. A01FSKV

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

  10. REMOVE SWITCH BEZEL

    A01FSAPE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the switch bezel from the seat memory switch.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  11. REMOVE SEAT MEMORY SWITCH

    A01FQ8M

    1. Remove the 2 screws and seat memory switch from the front door trim board sub-assembly LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FUP6

      Detach the claw and remove the front door inside handle illumination light assembly LH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FTI1

      Remove the 15 screws and front door inside handle together with the front door trim ornament and No. 1 interior illumination light.

    2. A01FVWJ

      Remove the screw.

    3. Detach the claw and remove the front door inside handle.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM ORNAMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FUR8

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the front door trim ornament from the No. 1 interior illumination light.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM SEAL LH


    1. A01FTSN

      Detach the 11 clips and remove the front door trim seal.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A01FT4Y

      Remove the front door No. 1 stiffener cushion.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LH


    1. A01FUBH

      Detach the 5 clips and remove the front door trim cover.

  18. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH


    1. A01FS7R

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the door frame garnish.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01FUEW

      Remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET LH


    1. A01FU7N

      Remove the 2 screws and front door armrest set bracket.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01FS9Z

      Pull out the front door lock remote control cable and front door inside locking cable 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.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01FSXT

      Remove the front door No. 2 service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the front door panel.

  23. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

      A01FTLTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Mark Levinson Speaker System *B w/ Mark Levinson Speaker System

    2. Remove the 4 screws.

    3. Detach the claw and remove the front No. 1 speaker assembly.

      Note

      Do not touch the cone of the speaker.

  24. 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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    3. Move the front door window regulator so that the front door glass bolts can be seen.

    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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. A01FUIH

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

    7. A01FQ7QE01

      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.

  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A01FRGA

      Remove the front door glass run.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FUTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding.

    2. Detach the 5 claws and remove the front door belt moulding.

  27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FSARE01
      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 power window regulator.

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

  28. REMOVE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH


    1. A01FSTH

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and front multiplex network door ECU.

  29. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR PROTECTOR


    1. A01FQTU

      Remove the outer mirror protector.

  30. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FQT1

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clamps.

    3. Remove the 3 nuts.

    4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the outer rear view mirror assembly LH.

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


    1. A01FU10

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Detach the guide and remove the front door rear lower frame.

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A01FRGSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Remove the double-sided tape and front door No. 2 stiffener cushion.

  33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH


    1. A01FV6H

      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 front door lock cylinder.

  34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FVBZ

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

  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01FRMCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Double Locking System
      *B w/ Double Locking System

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

  36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FRKKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Double Locking System
      *B w/ Double Locking System

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable.

  37. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FSW8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Double Locking System
      *B w/ Double Locking System

      Detach the 3 claws and open the cover.

    2. A01FUI3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o Double Locking System
      *B w/ Double Locking System

      Remove the front door inside locking cable.

  38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FUBZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws of the connector cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and disconnect the connector cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01FSHSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the claw of the connector in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and disconnect the connector.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. A01FRQKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Holder

      Detach the holder in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    4. A01FPXI

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

  39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01FR86

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

  40. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD


    1. A01FPXP

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

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


    1. A01FROW

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

    2. A01FUPC

      Detach the 2 clamps of the front door wire.

  42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH


    1. A01FTY3E01
      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.

  43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01FUB0

      Detach the 9 clips and remove the front door No. 2 weatherstrip.

  44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION


    1. A01FVLN

      Remove the front door panel cushion.

  45. REMOVE FRONT DOOR DUST PROOF SEAL

    A01FV49

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for all front door dust proof seals.


    1. Detach the claw and remove the front door dust proof seal.

  46. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FVKL

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and front door check.

  47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01FU2F

      Detach the 17 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

  48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR BELT MOULDING END COVER LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear belt moulding end cover, heat the front door panel and front door rear belt moulding end cover using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Door Rear Belt Moulding End Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear belt moulding end cover excessively.


    1. A01FSHCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Double-sided Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

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

    3. Detach the double-sided tape to remove the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

  49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

    Tech Tips

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

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear window frame moulding excessively.


    1. A01FTCBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Double-sided Tape
      *3 Butyl Tape

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

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the clip.

    3. Detach the double-sided tape and butyl tape, and then detach the guide and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

  50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER LH


    1. A01FV7K

      Remove the nut and front door front lower frame upper cover.

  51. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 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 7 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 7 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. Detach the clip and claw and remove the front door outside moulding.

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

      A01FR6NE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)

  52. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Tech Tips

    In order to remove the front door No. 3 weatherstrip, first remove the front door panel.


    1. A01FTDN

      Detach the 8 clamps of the front door wire.

    2. A01FSGL

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front door wire from the front door panel.

    3. A01FUHJ

      Remove the 4 bolts and front door panel.

      CAUTION:

      Be sure to perform this procedure with 2 or more persons as the part is very heavy.

    4. A01FQXW

      Remove the 4 clips and front door No. 3 weatherstrip.