Removal [08/2013 - ]

HINT: 

• 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 power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
   WARNING:

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

   NOTE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
5. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 5
6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
7. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE COVER  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 7
8. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 1
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 10
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 11
12. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (w/ Occupant Classification System)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 11
13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 22
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 23
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 24
16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 27
17. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP  See step  5
18. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2013 - ] - Step 44
19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR INNER BLACK OUT TAPE 
    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door rear inner black out tape and vehicle body.
       HEATING TEMPERATURE
       
       

       Item	Temperature
       Vehicle Body and Front Door Rear Inner Black Out Tape	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

       NOTE:

       Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

    2. Pull back on one of the ends of the front door rear inner black out tape to remove it.
       Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Rear Inner Black Out Tape

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

       HINT: 

       When pulling on the black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.

20. REMOVE FRONT INNER BLACK OUT TAPE 
    1. Using a heat light, heat the front inner black out tape and vehicle body.
       HEATING TEMPERATURE
       
       

       Item	Temperature
       Vehicle Body and Front Inner Black Out Tape	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

       NOTE:

       Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

    2. Pull back on one of the ends of the front inner black out tape to remove it.
       Fig 2: Identifying Front Inner Black Out Tape

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

       HINT: 

       When pulling on the black out tape, pull it parallel to the body.