Front Door: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY




1. w/o Power window:
REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a shop rag and remove the regulator handle and plate.






HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. With door window fully closed, install the plate and regulator handle with the snap ring, as shown in the illustration.

2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL




a. Remove the screw.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. w/ Power window:
REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH




a. Using a screwdriver, remove the power window switch.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Disconnect the connector.

4. REMOVE ARMREST
5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT
6. w/o Power window:
REMOVE UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL

7. REMOVE DOOR TRIM




a. Remove the cap and screw.
b. Remove the 2 screws.
c. Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry the trim out.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the door and door trim.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. Pull the trim upward to remove it.
e. Remove the inner weatherstrip from the door trim.

8. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE




a. Remove the screw.
b. Disconnect the 2 control links from the inside handle as shown in the illustration.

9. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the 2 grommets and cover.

NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Do not block the trim clip sealing with the service hole cover.

HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Bring out the connector and 2 links through the service hole cover.

10. REMOVE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
a. w/ Power remote control mirror:
Disconnect the connector, then remove the clamp.

b. Remove the 3 bolts and mirror.

Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)

11. REMOVE SPEAKER
a. Remove the 3 screws.
b. Disconnect the connector.
c. Remove the speaker.

12. REMOVE DOOR GLASS
a. Remove the 2 bolts.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

b. Remove the door glass.




13. REMOVE OUTER WEATHERSTRIP
Using a scraper, remove the outer weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the scraper tip before use.

14. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
15. REMOVE LOWER FRAME
16. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR
a. w/ Power window:
Disconnect the connector.

b. w/ Power window:
Remove the 6 bolts and window regulator.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

c. w/o Power window:
Remove the 5 bolts, nut and window regulator.

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

HINT: Remove the regulator through the service hole.






HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Apply MP grease to the window regulator.

NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.Do not apply grease to the spring of the window regulator.

17. w/ Power window (driver's side):
REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR
a. Place matchmarks on the window regulator motor bracket and regulator gear.
b. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and motor.

HINT: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item. Align the matchmarks on the regulator motor bracket and regulator gear.

NOTE: If having rotated the motor only, reset the motor.

HINT: Never rotate the motor to the down direction until the complete of the window glass installation.

18. w/ Power window (passenger's side):
REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR
Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and motor.

19. REMOVE DOOR LOCK




a. Remove the inside locking link protector.
b. Disconnect the inside handle opening link.
c. Using a clip remover, remove the bellcrank and clamp.




d. Disconnect the locking link assembly.
e. w/ Power door lock:
Disconnect the connector.

f. Disconnect the 2 links from outside handle and door lock cylinder.
g. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and door lock.
Torx wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool)

Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)






HINT:
- Remove the door lock through the service hole.
- At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items.
- Apply adhesive to 3 screws.
Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Apply MP grease to the sliding and rotating parts of the door lock.

20. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH DOOR LOCK CYLINDER




a. Disconnect the connector, then remove the clamps.
b. Remove the cap, 2 bolts and outside handle with door lock cylinder.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

c. Remove the bolt and door lock cylinder from the outside handle.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.