Removing Toyota Highlander Door Panel

Remove the main body electronic control unit ecu and locate terminals 1 and 3 on the fuse box itself.

Removing toyota highlander door panel.

Continue pulling out the pop rivets at the bottom and both sides of the door panel. Lift door panel off frame. My 2011 toyota highlander s 3 doors will not unlock the passenger and two rear doors. Slide a flat bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door 20124.

Carefully lift the plastic door panel up and off the upper lip at the top of the metal door frame. I removed mine to replace the door lock actuator but you may also need to work on. Once you pop this one there will be a wire connected to it there s a small tab on the side of the connector which you will press with your screw driver to release the connector then pull the connector you can also leave it connected just loose from the door panel to give you some room to move the door panel. Remove the front door trim panel.

If equipped with power windows remove the door pull handle. Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to release the pop rivet friction fasteners. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screws from the door pull handle. Not even the power button on the door panel will unlock the passenger doors.

They will lock but not unlock answered by a verified toyota mechanic. Door lock handle cables. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Tilt away top edge.

There are many reasons a vehicle owner may want to remove their door panel. Firmly pry out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the pop rivet friction fasteners. You must remove door panel roll window up and remove rear window channel by door latch remove three screws that hold latch assembly pull it to center off door and remove connector get latch and lock assembly out remove cover two small screws to access screw that hold lock actuator memorize position off lever remove and replace it is quite a tedious job and tricky good luck. Remove the phillips screw located underneath.