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2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement

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iFixit Library 2004 Toyota Sienna Moderate 30 minutes - 1 hour Guide 76792

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Guide overview

Before you begin

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.

Step 1

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First, test both sliding doors to identify the problem with the driver's side door
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Step 2

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Remove the second-row seat to access the door panel
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Step 3

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the two Phillips screws holding the door panel in place
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Step 4

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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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Step 7

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Order a replacement actuator motor (Part #s in the video) and wait for its arrival
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Step 8

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Remove the window regulator by lowering the window and accessing the bolts through the portholes
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Step 9

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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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Step 11

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Reassemble the window regulator and test the window function
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Step 12

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