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2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement

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.

What you need

Video Overview

  1. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement, Sliding Door Motor: step 1, image 1 of 1

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

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  2. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

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

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  3. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  4. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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  7. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  8. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

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

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  10. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

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  11. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

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

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  12. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Reassemble the window regulator and test the window function

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  13. 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Motor Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • 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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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.

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