Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window)
Insert a clip remover between the plate and trim board.
Turn the handle counterclockwise to remove the snap ring and handle.
REMOVE REAR DOOR REGULATOR INSIDE HANDLE PLATE (w/o Power Window)
Remove the inside handle plate.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH
Using moulding remover A, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM MOULDING LH
Using moulding remover A, detach the 8 claws and remove the rear door trim moulding.
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (w/ Power Window)
Using moulding remover A, detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 3 screws.
Using a clip remover, detach the 10 clips.
| *1 | w/ Rear Door Sunshade |
| *2 | w/o Rear Door Sunshade |
Pull out the rear door trim board in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.
Detach the claw and remove the clamp.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the 2 claws and remove the inside handle sub-assembly from the rear door trim board.
REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.
Disconnect the speaker connector.
Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.157 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads.
CAUTION:
Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
Note
Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.
Detach the claw and remove the speaker.