Toyota Sienna (1998-2003) - Replacing the Power Window Motor

Toyota Sienna (1998-2003)

Production	1997–Dec 2003
Model year(s)	1998–2003
Assembly	Georgetown, Kentucky, USA (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky)
Body style(s)	3-door minivan (CE only, 1998-2000) 4-door minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout
Engine(s)	3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (1998-2000) 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (01-03, VVT-i) 210 hp, 220 ft·lbf
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic (A540E/A541E)
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Length	190.5 in (1998-2000) 194.2 in (2001-03)
Width	73.4 in
Height	67.3 in
Related	Toyota Camry

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Philips head screwdriver
• Torx Wrench T-25 L Shape
• Putty knife
• Small mirror 2"x3"
• Flashlight
• Soldering Iron
• Heat gun

[edit] Supplies Needed

• New power window motor
  • Note: The driver side motor and passenger side motor are not the same
• Shrink wrap
• Solder

[edit] Instructions

1. Remove the screw cap using the putty knife and unscrew the screw.
   

   

   Screw Cap
2. Remove the arm rest by popping it up starting from the inside side.
   

   

   Arm Rest
3. Unscrew the door opener. Notice a little notch on the left hand side of the piece. Make sure you pull out on the right hand side first.
   

   

   Door Handle
   • Note: be careful when removing the trim plate (and door panel in subsequent steps). The plastic sub-assembly for the door handle is not very strong, and will not be well supported.
4. Now pull off the inside door cover. There is a plastic sheet that will need to come off too. Keep it in good condition, since it's easy to put back on.
   

   

   Door Cover
   • This is where I noticed that there's a shell that's welded onto the door and no way to easily get to the motor.
     Now is a good time to put a few pieces of duck tape to the top to keep the window up. Get ready for a big surprise if you forget.
5. Next disconnect the motor quick connects.
   

   

   Motor Quick Connect
6. It's now time to improvise. Using a mirror stick some duck tape to the back side of it and position it so that you can see the bolts holding the motor on. Put a light in the outer hole to provide light. Here's a picture of the bolts holding the motor on looking through the mirror taped to the inside of the door.
   

   

   Motor Bolts
7. Now put both hands in each hole and start trying to loosen the bolts with the torx wrench.
   • Now I did loosen a bold in the middle of the door to enable me to lift the plate covering the motor in order for me to remove it.
8. Now my motor didn't have a quick connect on it, so I had to use the one from the broken core.
   

   

   Motor Quick Connect Harness
9. Notice the shrink insulation? After soldering the wires use the heat gun on the shrink wrap.
   

   

   Motor Quick Connect Harness
10. Next put the new motor in and tighten the bolts.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also