Servicing hinges and locks Every 5000 km, or every three months, apply a few drops of light oil or lock lubricant to the hinges and latches on the doors, hood and trunk. Door lock latches should also be lightly coated with grease to reduce wear...
Windscreen and fixed windows Replacing windshields and fixed windows requires the use of a special fast curing adhesive or sealant and some specialized tools. These operations are recommended to be carried out at service stations.
Central locking — general information The central lock is provided on a part of cars. All doors can be locked and unlocked with a key or button on the driver's door. The switch on the armrest of the driver's door can lock and unlock all doors except the...
Trunk lid — removal, installation and adjustment Attention! Work should be done by two people. Removing 1. Open the trunk lid and cover adjacent body panels. 2. Remove the inner lining of the cover and disconnect from the cover the wiring connectors for trunk...
Trunk lid latch and lock — removal and installation Latch 1. Outline the lid latch. 2. Loosen the two mounting bolts and remove the latch. 3. Disconnect the cable from the latch. 4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Trunk lid lock 1. Loosen the screws and...
Fuel door/boot lid release cable 1. Disconnect the cable and remove the trunk lid latch (see subsection 11.14. ). 2. To access the fuel filler cable, remove the trunk mat and the left side trim. Turn the end of the cable counterclockwise 1/4 turn and...
Facing panels of doors — removal and installation Removing 1. On vehicles with a manual power window, remove the power window handle by removing the bracket with a cloth. 2. Remove the lock button. 3. On vehicles with power windows, pry and remove the switch plate,...
Door — removal, installation and adjustment Attention! The work is done together. Removing 1. Lower the glass and disconnect the battery from the ground. 2. Open and place a stand under the door. 3. Remove the facing panel of a door. 4. Label and disconnect all...
Latch, door lock and handle Latch 1. Raise the glass and remove the door lining and water shield (see subsection 11.16. ). 2. Through the opening in the door frame, disconnect the rods from the outer handle to the latch, from the lock to the latch...
Door glass — removal and installation Front door glass 1. Raise the glass and remove the door lining and water shield (see subsection 11.16. ). 2. Lower the glass completely. 3. Raise the glass just enough to allow access to the glass mounting bolts through...
Window regulator — removal and installation Front door power window 1. Remove the door trim and water shield (see subsection 11.16. ). 2. Remove glass. 3. On vehicles with power window, disconnect the motor connector. 4. On Avalon or Solara models, remove the...