Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 781

Fig. 54: Detaching Claws
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the front door inside locking cable.

Fig. 55: Identifying Front Door Inside Locking Cable
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29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE LH

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

illustration.

Fig. 56: 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.

c. Slide the outside handle frame to remove it.

HINT:

Remove the outside handle frame through the service hole.

Fig. 57: Identifying Front Door Outside Handle Frame
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31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH

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

32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION

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

Fig. 58: Identifying Stiffener Cushion Clips
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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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33. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR LH

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

Fig. 59: 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.

Fig. 60: Identifying Front Door Check Assembly With Bolt And Nuts
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HINT:

Remove the door check through the service hole.

35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

a. Using a clip remover, detach the 38 clips and remove the weatherstrip.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 61: Identifying Front Door Weatherstrip Clips
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HINT:

If clips are damaged during removal, replace them.

ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 62: Identifying Centering And Standard Bolts
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HINT:

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Before adjusting the door position for vehicles equipped with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, be
sure to disconnect the battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning light and check for DTC (see
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be

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