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Section 501 (Rear Door): Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL NO. 2 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the door inside handle bezel No.2 as shown in Fig 1 .

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 1: Removing Door Inside Handle Bezel No. 2 Using Screwdriver
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  2. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL NO. 1 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the door inside handle bezel No. 1 as shown in Fig 2 .

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Door Inside Handle Bezel No. 1 Using Screwdriver
      G03486131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the power window switch as shown in Fig 3 .

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Power Window Switch Using Screwdriver
      G03486132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE DOOR COURTESY LIGHT 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the door courtesy light, then disconnect the connector.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 4: Removing Door Courtesy Light Using Screwdriver
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  5. REMOVE DOOR TRIM 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and the 4 clips.
    2. Insert a screwdriver between the door and the door trim to pry the trim.
      Fig 5: Removing Door Trim Screws & Clips
      G03486134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the door and the door trim. 

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Pull the trim upward to remove it.
  6. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE 
    1. Remove the screw and the inside handle.
    2. Disconnect the 2 control cables from the inside handle as shown in Fig 6 .
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Control Cables From Inside Handle
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  7. REMOVE SPEAKER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and the speaker, then disconnect the connector.
    2. w/ Mark Levinson:

      Remove the 4 screws and speaker, then disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Remove the clamps and the wire harness.
    2. Remove the service hole cover.
      NOTE: Do not tear the cover. 

      HINT:

      At the time of reassembly, bring out the 2 control cables and the wire harness through the service hole cover.

      Fig 7: Removing Service Hole Cover
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  9. REMOVE DOOR BELT MOLDING 

    Using a scraper, remove the door belt molding.

    HINT:

    Tape up the scraper tip before use.

  10. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN 
    Fig 8: Removing Door Belt Molding
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  11. REMOVE DIVISION BAR 

    Remove the 2 bolts, the screw and the division bar.

  12. REMOVE DOOR GLASS 

    Disconnect the glass from the regulator arm, and remove the door glass by pulling it upward.

  13. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS WITH WEATHERSTRIP 
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts, Screw Of Division Bar
    G03486138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 8,0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    2. Loosen the bolt and the window regulator.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Fig 10: Removing Window Regulator Bolt
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      HINT:

      Remove the regulator through the service hole.

      HINT:

      At the time of reassembly, apply MP grease to the window regulator.

      NOTE: At the time of reassembly, do not apply grease to the sprang of the window regulator. 
      Fig 11: Removing Window Regulator
      G03486140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE DOOR LOCK 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Disconnect the link from the outside handle.
    4. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and the door lock.

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

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

    HINT:

    Remove the door lock through the service hole.

    HINT:

    At the time of reassembly:

    • Apply adhesive to the 3 screws.

      Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent. 

      Fig 12: Removing Door Lock
      G03486141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Remove the protector, and apply MP grease to the sliding and rotating parts of the door lock.
  16. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE 

    Remove the 2 bolts and the outside handle.

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

    Fig 13: Removing Outside Handle
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