Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction — part 129

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR – FRONT DOOR

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19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the hole plug.
(b) Driver side:

Provisionally install the power window regulator
master switch.

(c) Passenger side:

Provisionally install the power window regulator
switch.

(d) Move the front door glass until the 2 bolts can be

seen through the service holes.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts.
(f)

Pull the door glass upward to remove it.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the glass.

(g) Driver side:

Remove the power window regulator master switch.

(h) Passenger side:

Remove the power window regulator switch.

20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR

SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts, then remove the front door

window regulator.
NOTICE:
Do not drop or damage the front door window
regulator.
HINT:
Remove the window regulator through the service
hole.

21. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR

ASSEMBLY (See page

WS-35

)

22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER

(a) Remove the hole plug.
(b) Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, loosen the screw

and remove the cover with the door lock key
cylinder installed.

B135577

B138164

B135598

B135579

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(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in

protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove
the front door outside handle cover.

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK (See page

DL-109

)

24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE

ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the

direction indicated by the arrow mark in the
illustration.

25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REAR

PAD
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front door

outside handle rear pad.

26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRONT

PAD
(a) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door

outside handle front pad.

B135596

B135580

B135583

B135584

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27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE FRAME

SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, loosen the screw.
(b) Slide the front door outside handle frame to remove

it.
HINT:
Remove the front door outside handle frame
through the service hole.

28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-

ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side (see page

ET-69

).

29. REMOVE CUSHION

(a) Remove the 2 cushions.

ADJUSTMENT

HINT:
•

Before adjusting the door position on vehicles equipped
with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, be sure to
disconnect the battery. After the adjustment, inspect the
SRS warning light, the side airbag system and the curtain
shield airbag system for normal operation. Then initialize
both airbag systems.

•

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

•

The procedures described below are for the RH side.

•

Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge onto the
vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with
the centering bolts on. Substitute standard bolts (with
washers) for the centering bolts when making
adjustments.

•

For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard
bolt chart (see page

SS-2

).

Outside:

Inside:

Slide

Screw

Nut

Frame

Door
Panel

Slide

B135585E01

B135587

Centering Bolt

Standard Bolt

B104980E01

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1.

INSPECT FRONT DOOR
(a) Check that the clearance measurements are within

the standard ranges.

Standard

Area

Measurement

Area

Measurement

A

4.1 to 7.1 mm

(0.161 to 0.280 in.)

G

1.1 to 4.1 mm

(0.043 to 0.161 in.)

B

4.4 to 7.4 mm

(0.173 to 0.291 in.)

H

4.3 to 7.3 mm

(0.169 to 0.287 in.)

C

4 to 7 mm

(0.157 to 0.276 in.)

I

3.5 to 6.5 mm

(0.138 to 0.256 in.)

D

4 to 7 mm

(0.157 to 0.276 in.)

J

4.6 to 7.6 mm

(0.181 to 0.299 in.)

E

5.2 to 8.2 mm (0.205 to 0.323

in.)

K

4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283

in.)

F

5.9 to 8.9 mm (0.232 to 0.350

in.)

L

9 to 12 mm (0.354 to 0.472 in.)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

L

K

B139378E01