2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement

Written By: eCuration
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2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide will show you how to diagnose and fix the common issue with the 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna sliding door.

The repair is easy but patience is a must as you do not want to strip the screws.

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    • First, test both sliding doors to identify the problem with the driver's side door

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    • Remove the second-row seat to access the door panel

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    • Remove the two Phillips screws holding the door panel in place

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    • Carefully remove the door panel by lifting it out and disconnect the power window

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    • Close the door and observe the actuator motor on the working passenger side door for comparison

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    • On the driver's side door, test the voltage to confirm it's an issue with the actuator motor and not an electrical problem

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    • Order a replacement actuator motor (Part #s in the video) and wait for its arrival

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    • Remove the window regulator by lowering the window and accessing the bolts through the portholes

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    • Remove the actuator motor by grinding off the stripped Phillips screws with a Dremel tool or using vice grips

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    • Replace the actuator motor with the new part, using socket screws from wall sockets or light switches if necessary

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    • Reassemble the window regulator and test the window function

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    • Test the sliding door in manual mode and then in power mode

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One comment

Great instructions! I was able to fix sliding door.

However, the window doesn’t scroll up all the way and it wiggles if you pull on it.

What did did I do wrong? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Nara Lim -