Disassembly

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: FRONT DOOR: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR BOARD
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
3. REMOVE NO. 3 REAR FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE





(a) Remove the screw and pull handle.
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL LH





(a) Driver's side:
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and remove the armrest base panel together with the window regulator master switch.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Disconnect the switch connector.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and the window regulator master switch from the armrest base panel.





(d) Passenger's side:
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and remove the armrest base panel together with the 2 switches.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(e) Disconnect the switch connector.
(f) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the door control switch.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(g) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the power window regulator switch.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 clips and remove the trim board.
HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- In order to prevent the door panel from being damaged, use protective tape to cover the areas indicated by the arrow marks in the illustration.
- If the clip cannot be reached with the screwdriver, pull on the lower trim to remove it.

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach claw A as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Move the inside handle in the direction indicated by the arrow mark in the illustration. This will release the 2 claws and allow removal of the inside handle.
(c) Disconnect the 2 cables from the inside handle.
11. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Disconnect the mirror connector.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts and mirror.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the nuts as the mirror may fall and become damaged.

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH





(a) Remove the 2 screws and trim bracket.
(b) Remove the service hole cover.
NOTE: Remove the remaining tape on the door side.

(c) Remove the 3 screws and service hole cover No. 2.
13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING REAR LH
16. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH





(a) Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.
17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT: Insert cushions inside the door panel to prevent the glass from being scratched.





(a) Driver's Side:
Connect the window regulator master switch.
(b) Passenger's side:
Connect the power window regulator switch.
(c) Move the door glass until the 2 bolts appear in the service holes.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the 2 bolts as the glass may fall and become damaged.





(e) Remove the door glass in the direction indicated by the arrow marks in the illustration.
(f) Driver's side:
Disconnect the window regulator master switch.
(g) Passenger side:
Disconnect the power window regulator switch.
18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and regulator.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the bolts as the window regulator may fall and become damaged.

(c) Remove the glass ran.
19. REMOVE FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a T25 "torx" driver, remove the 3 screws and motor.
20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt and frame.
21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH





(a) Remove the hole plug.
(b) Using a T30 "torx" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the cover with the door lock key cylinder installed.
22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE LH





(a) w/ Smart Key System:
Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow mark in the illustration.
(c) Remove the outside handle pad front and rear.
NOTE: If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the release plate will interfere with the handle and become damaged.

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using a T30 "torx" wrench, remove the 3 screws and door lock.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the screws as the door lock may fall and become damaged.
HINT: Remove the door lock through the service hole.

24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 stiffener cushion.





(b) Using a T30 "torx" wrench, loosen the screw of the frame.





(c) Using pliers, pinch the clip and remove the handle frame, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the outside handle frame together with the clips as the clips will be damaged if they remain attached to the door panel.
HINT: Remove the frame through the service hole.

25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 3 bolts and door check.
HINT: Remove the check through the service hole.

26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH
(a) Using a clip remover, detach the clips and remove the weatherstrip.
HINT: If the clips are damaged during removal, replace them.