Front Door: Disassembly

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ).

1. w/o Power window: REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE 

   Pull off the snap ring with a cloth and remove the regulator handle and plate.

   Fig 1: Removing Regulator Handle with A Cloth

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2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
   1. Remove the screw.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Inside Handle Bezel

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3. w/ Power window: REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the power window switch.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 3: Removing Power Window Switch with Screwdriver

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4. w/ Courtesy light: REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the courtesy light.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Disconnect the connector.
5. w/o Courtesy light: REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT COVER 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the courtesy light cover.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. w/ Tweeter speaker: REMOVE TWEETER SPEAKER 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the tweeter speaker cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Disconnect the connector.
   3. Remove the 3 screws and tweeter speaker.
7. REMOVE DOOR TRIM 
   1. Remove the 2 caps and 2 screws.
   2. Insert a screwdriver between the door trim and door panel to remove the door trim.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Clips And Screw

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   3. Pull the door trim upward to remove it.
8. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP 

   Remove the 2 screws and door assist grip from the door trim.

9. REMOVE INNER WEATHERSTRIP 
10. REMOVE LOWER WEATHERSTRIP 
11. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Slide the inside handle backward to remove it.
       Fig 5: Disconnecting Cables From Inside Handle

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    3. Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle as shown in the illustration.
12. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Disconnect the clamps and connector.
    2. Remove the service hole cover.
13. REMOVE SPEAKER 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and speaker.
14. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. w/ Remote control:

       Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 screws and outside rear view mirror.
15. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOULDING 

    Using a moulding remover, remove the door belt moulding.

16. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN 
    Fig 6: Removing Door Belt Moulding

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17. REMOVE FRONT LOWER FRAME 

    Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower frame as shown in the illustration.

    Fig 7: Removing Front Lower Frame Bolts And Nut

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18. REMOVE REAR LOWER FRAME 

    Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower frame as shown in the illustration.

    Fig 8: Removing Rear Lower Frame Bolt And Nut

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19. REMOVE DOOR GLASS 
    1. Open the door glass until the bolts appear in the service hole.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and door glass.
       NOTE: Do not damage the door glass.
       Fig 9: Removing Door Glass 2 Bolts

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20. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR 
    1. w/ Power window:

       Disconnect the connector.

    2. w/ Power window:

       Remove the 5 bolts, nut and window regulator.

    3. w/o Power window:

       Remove the 4 bolts, nut and window regulator.

    4. Remove the window regulator through the service hole.
       Fig 10: Removing Power Window Regulator 5 Bolts And Nut

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21. REMOVE DOOR LOCK 
    1. Disconnect the 2 links from the outside handle and door lock cylinder.
    2. w/ Power door lock:

       Disconnect the connector and remove the bolt.

    3. Using a torx socket wrench, remove the 3 torx screws.

       Torx socket wrench: 

       T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool) 

22. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH DOOR LOCK CYLINDER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and outside handle together with the door lock cylinder.
    2. Remove the door lock cylinder from the outside handle.
       Fig 11: Removing Power Door Lock 3 Torx Screws

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