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Disassembly [10/2024 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [10/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER PLATE (except Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    1. for T24A-FTS Gasoline Model:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    2. for T24A-FTS 1Motor-HEV Model:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    3. for A25A-FXS:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER 
    1. GTY1125472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side) 
    1. GTY1127903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Apply protective tape to the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
      3. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      4. Disconnect the connector to remove the multiplex network master switch assembly with front door upper armrest base panel.
  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side) 
    1. GTY1126485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Apply protective tape to the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
      3. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      4. Disconnect the 3 connectors to remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door upper armrest base panel.
  7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1122863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. GTY1124774Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Apply protective tape to the front door panel as shown in the illustration.
      2. Disengage the 10 clips, 4 claws and guide as shown in the illustration.
      3. Disconnect the connector.
      4. Disconnect the front door Lock remote control cable assembly as shown in the illustration to remove the front door trim board sub-assembly.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1128973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  11. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR INSTALL HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  12. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. GTY1128119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the clip.
      2. Disengage the guide and disconnect the front door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.
      3. Remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip with front door rear belt seal as shown in the illustration.
  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR BELT SEAL 
    1. GTY1129236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR VENT SEAL 
    1. GTY1123906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Disengage the guide and disconnect the front door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.
      2. Remove the front door vent seal as shown in the illustration.
  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET 
    1. GTY1125429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CONTROL BELLCRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1127074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP CLIP 
    1. GTY1125703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Turn each front door weatherstrip clip 45 degrees as shown in the illustration and remove the 3 front door weatherstrip clips.
  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. GTY1125433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  23. REMOVE DOOR FRAME UPPER GARNISH 
    1. GTY1125432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN 
    1. GTY1125436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. GTY1125440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1127814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for Driver Side *B for Front Passenger Side
      1. for Driver Side:

        1. Connect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

      2. for Front Passenger Side:

        1. Connect the power window regulator switch assembly.

      3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.
      4. Move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen and turn the ignition switch off.
    2. GTY1126781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for Driver Side *B for Front Passenger Side
      Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
      1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      2. for Driver Side:

        1. Disconnect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

      3. for Front Passenger Side:

        1. Disconnect the power window regulator switch assembly.

      4. Remove the 2 bolts.
        NOTE:

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

      5. Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the front door glass sub-assembly.

  27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1125442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1125444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. GTY1128977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1126978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Lift up the front door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.
      2. Remove the 3 bolts, screw and front door front lower frame sub-assembly.
  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW GLASS 
    1. GTY1123781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FIX WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. GTY1125447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 SEPARATION DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION 
    1. GTY1125786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD 
    1. GTY1128453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
      Remove in this Direction (3) - -
      1. Disengage the snap as shown in the illustration to disconnect the front door lock open rod.
      2. Remove the front door lock open rod in the direction indicated by the arrow (3) shown in the illustration.
  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER (w/ Lock Cylinder) 
    1. GTY1127246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the front door outside handle cover.
  36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1127897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 snap *2 rod
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Disconnect the connector.
      2. Disengage the guide.
      3. Disengage the snap as shown in the illustration to disconnect the rod.
      4. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws.

        HINT: 

        The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

      5. Remove the front door outside handle assembly as shown in the illustration.
  37. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. GTY1125450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/ Lock Cylinder) 
    1. GTY1122852Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door lock cylinder assembly.

        HINT: 

        The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

  39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH COVER 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
  40. REMOVE DOOR LOCK WIRING HARNESS SEAL 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
  41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE PAD 
    1. GTY1125452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1125454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1125453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. GTY1124709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 3 clips.
      2. Using a clip remover with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 24 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.
  45. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION 
    1. GTY1125455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL HOLE PLUG 
    1. GTY1128980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE FRONT DOOR DUST PROOF SEAL 
    1. GTY1125458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  49. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME REAR MOULDING 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  50. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME UPPER MOULDING 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  51. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 4 STRIPE 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  52. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 3 STRIPE 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  53. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  54. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR 
    1. GTY1125457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  55. REMOVE FRONT TIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  56. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  57. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO DOOR HINGE UPPER SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  58. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  59. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  60. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9