Door Panels.........how Do They Come Off

[findlayjeff]

i looked all over and once again no luck finding any info on any threads

 

[shootmymime]

unscrew the philips screw behind the door handle, take a flat head screw driver and pop off the back or front (i cant remember if you do it on the wrong side you will brake off a tab) of the power window switches, and disconnect the wires, with a few good tugs pull off the whole panel


and you should be finished,

 

[Stick Figure]

you should be able to leave the window switch in and just reach behind the panel as its coming off and unplug the wires.

 

[findlayjeff]

anyone have a diagram

 

[findlayjeff]

my speakers should be in on fri so i need to know please help

 

[Rock Slide]

Once you know how to take the door panels off, it's super easy. I've taken mine off several times before and you'd be surprised how easy it is.

This page maybe of some benenfit to you on the removal process:

http://www.4runners.org/writeups/sound/deaddoor.html

 

[findlayjeff]

yes that did help thank you when he refers to pns or htm what is that, where do you get it

 

[Rock Slide]

yes that did help thank you when he refers to pns or htm what is that, where do you get it

Both pns and htm are different types of sound deadening material. PNS is just a universal term that stands for peel-n-stick. It's typically very pliable...which makes it very easy to mold over uneven surfaces. HTM however, is not as easy to mold. It's better suited for large flat areas such as the roof.

Here's Bob's full write up on his sound deadening install in case you have not seen it (it contains multiple pages): Click Me. And of course, here's his home page full of all types of write ups: Click Me too

I covered my entire floorboard and cargo area with PNS that I purchased from McMaster-Carr.com. Part # 9640T2. This is the same stuff Bob used in that door panel write up I posted earlier.

To see pictures of my own ound deadening install, check out Post # 5 of my build thread: Click Me. This stuff makes a huge difference in blocking out road noise. I just need to get around to applying it to my doors and roof to make it even quiter in the cab than it already is.

 

[RickC]

There is a user goes by Mustang67408 on the tundrasolutions.com site that sent me a pdf file that showed how to remove the panels on my mothers Avalon. You could try him, he's a toyota mechanic and was very helpful to me in replacing the door actuators.

 

[shootmymime]

i am planning on doing a writeup on removing the 3rd gens tonight.... i did both front and back drivers side doors yesterday.... and now i will shouw you the tips and tricks of this tonight.... maybe tomorrrow ill have the writeup done... let me know if you still need it?

 

[findlayjeff]

yep i still need it my stereo and speakers are not in stock so i canceled the order because it took them a week just to tell me they did not have any of it

 

[piperoo]

i am planning on doing a writeup on removing the 3rd gens tonight.... i did both front and back drivers side doors yesterday.... and now i will shouw you the tips and tricks of this tonight.... maybe tomorrrow ill have the writeup done... let me know if you still need it?

Did you ever do a write up? I looked, but couldn't find one. Thanks!

 

[Elton H]

dont forget to pop the arm rest off and remove the 2 screws

 

[piperoo]

I got the front right door off....had a few screws left over when I put it back on. :shrug:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Two big gold ones were hidden under the armrest piece you pulled off.
One holds the interior door handle one.
That's actually all I can think of.

yup, that and a bunch of lame ass clips.

really, its lame if you can't figure it out yourself, its so easy.

 

[piperoo]

Yeah, I got those, I thought those were the only one's I took off. I am taking the other panel off today so maybe it will refresh my memory.

 

[Ivoleg]

4Runner stereo installation and access to door speakers

 

[810moto]

Both pns and htm are different types of sound deadening material. PNS is just a universal term that stands for peel-n-stick. It's typically very pliable...which makes it very easy to mold over uneven surfaces. HTM however, is not as easy to mold. It's better suited for large flat areas such as the roof.

Here's Bob's full write up on his sound deadening install in case you have not seen it (it contains multiple pages): Click Me. And of course, here's his home page full of all types of write ups: Click Me too

I covered my entire floorboard and cargo area with PNS that I purchased from McMaster-Carr.com. Part # 9640T2. This is the same stuff Bob used in that door panel write up I posted earlier.

To see pictures of my own ound deadening install, check out Post # 5 of my build thread: Click Me. This stuff makes a huge difference in blocking out road noise. I just need to get around to applying it to my doors and roof to make it even quiter in the cab than it already is.

hey rock slide. sorry to do some CPR on an oldie but is this the stuff you reff. in your posting about the sound deadning?

All-In-One Adhesive-Backed Roof-Repair Rolls
its on page 2100

Peel off the backing and then stick in place to quickly and easily repair leaky roofs, gutters, and more. No additional coatings are required. All rolls have a rubberized, asphalt adhesive back. Choose from models with a laminated, reflective aluminum surface or a laminated, white-coated aluminum surface.
Rolls are lightweight; puncture, abrasion, and leak resistant; and reflect heat. They conform to a variety of clean, smooth, dry surfaces such as wood, metal, masonry, and existing asphalt roofs.
Rolls are 33 1/2 ft. Lg. x 3/64" Thick. and can be easily cut to size. Apply in temperatures above 60°F

thanks!