This Toyota Manual Will Guide You of How to Remove a Toyota Tercel Door Panel
The door panels inside of a fifth generation Toyota Tercel are covering the window regulator, door lock mechanisms, crank handle and wiring for lights inside the door. The only way to add a keyless entry or security system to the Tercel is to remove the door panels. All vehicle door panels are removed in a similar way, but each make/model requires certain steps that, if not done correctly, can break parts of the panel.
Flathead screwdriver (medium to large size)
Phillips head screwdriver (small size)
Open the door and locate the window crank. Pull the end of the handle away from the door and wedge the flathead screwdriver between the crank handle and the door panel. There is a small, C-shaped wire around the base of the crank handle against the door panel. Use the screwdriver to pop the C-shaped wire off of the base.
Use the flat head screwdriver to pry the arm rest of the door up and off. Look under that space and and locate two Phillips screws. Remove them with the Phillips head screwdriver.
Pull the door handle lever out and away from the door. Remove the one Phillips screw. Use the handle end of the screwdriver to hit the door handle lever forward, toward the front of the car. This releases the inside of the door handle from the door.
Pry the bottom edge of the door panel away from the door. There are plastic clips holding the edge of the panel to the door. Pull the door panel until you can hear the clips pop. There are three clips along the bottom edge of the door, three clips along the back edge, and two clips along the front edge.
Lift the door panel up and away from the door. There is one wire connection to unsnap and free the panel from the door. Press down on the connection and slide it away from the door panel. The door panel is now free.
Tips & Warnings
Use a small container to keep all hardware and small parts in while working on the door panel. This makes it easy to find them when replacing the door panel.
Never jerk or pull on the door panel until after double checking that all rods, clips and wires are disconnected.
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