Toyota Minivan Sliding Door Repair

Open the sliding doors then use the inline socket to remove the bolt in front of the track s cover.

Toyota minivan sliding door repair.

They were time consuming high risk and more expensive. Take out the screws from the back of the track cover. Here is a video of mine after the repair. The defective sliding door motor assembly is removed.

This video will show you how to replace the driver s side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 toyota sienna. On the side of the door is a hex screw holding the plastic panel in place. Fix toyota sienna or any car power sliding door the fastest and cheapest way. My method is cheap about 4 6 70 after tax and shipping in minnesota each do.

The middle slider usually gets worn down. I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem. The sliding door trim panels are reinstalled. Without further ado here s how you can replace the side door cable assembly in your sienna.

This design covers 2004 to 2010 sie. This just gives you more room to work on the door roll down the window on the defective door. It helps if you have a straw on the spray can to direct it toward the bearing. The power sliding door operation is checked to make sure it opens and closes properly.

The new sliding door motor assembly is installed. Make sure the power sliding doors are enabled by the drivers s left knee on the dash the button should be popped out and the orange should show. The sliding door is opened and trim panels are removed for access. Once the track is cleaned out take the silicone spray and spray the bearings.

Take out the seat closest to the defective sliding door. Close the sliding door of your hiace van. At this point you should be able to test the door by pressing the button on the remote or any of the other buttons on the van. Open the sliding door and locate the bearing near the bottom.

A toyota sienna sliding door class action settlement has been proposed by plaintiffs and the automaker after minivan owners complained about doors that had problems when opening and closing.