Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 790

Fig. 120: Identifying Hole Plug
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b. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover and

the door lock key cylinder as a unit.

c. Remove the cylinder from the cover.

26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH

a. Disconnect the connector.

Fig. 121: Identifying Front Door Lock Assembly Connector And Screws
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b. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 screws and door lock.

HINT:

Remove the door lock through the service hole.

27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the front door lock remote control cable.

NOTE:

Be careful when removing the bolts as the door lock may fall and
become damaged.

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Fig. 122: Identifying Front Door Lock Remote Control Cable
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28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH

a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.

Fig. 123: Detaching Claws
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the front door inside locking cable.

Fig. 124: Identifying Front Door Inside Locking Cable
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29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the

illustration.

Fig. 125: Removal/Installation Of Front Door Handle Assembly Outside LH
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30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the front and rear outside handle pads.

b. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.

Fig. 126: Identifying Outside Handle Pads Screw
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c. Slide the outside handle frame to remove it.

HINT:

Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH

a. Remove the lock open rod from the outside handle frame.

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.

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32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and stiffener cushion.

Fig. 127: Identifying Stiffener Cushion Clips
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33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH

a. Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips and remove the door panel protector.

Fig. 128: Identifying Door Panel Protector Clips
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HINT:

If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and door check.

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