OEM 2010 Scion tC Window Motor

2010 Scion tC Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to reassemble the front door, including installing handles,Window Motor and ensuring proper torque specifications and system initialization on 2010 Scion tC?

  A: Install the front door Weather Strip LH while you attach 17 clips to it including the two indicated with arrow marks. The door check installation requires first applying MP grease to its sliding areas and securing it to the door panel with two nuts tightened to 5.5 Nm torque and 30 Nm torque after using adhesive (Part No. 08833-00070 or equivalent THREE BOND 1324). The rear and front outside handle pad receives its 2 claws first then the outside handle frame sub-assembly LH gets installed after applying MP grease as well as the front door lock open rod although the frame needs a torque of 4.0 Nm (41 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf) using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench. Before attaching the outside handle have one hand on the bellcrank lever in order to protect it from damage. The door lock assembly requires application of MP grease on sliding and rotating areas followed by new wire harness packing installation and a control rod check before securing it with three adhesive-installed screws using Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent adhesive with 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf) torque. The door lock connector should be connected first before adding the outside handle cover LH with 4.0 Nm (41 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf) torque and then installing the hole plug. Install the rear lower frame sub-assembly LH with 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf) torque after which you should install the power window regulator motor assembly LH front with a T25 "TORX" socket wrench adjusted to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf). First apply MP grease to the areas where the window regulator slides and rotates then loosely attach bolt A onto the window regulator followed by its insertion into the door panel while securing it with 5 bolts with bolt A torqued to 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf). Attach the front door glass sub-assembly LH to the window regulator using 2 bolts with 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf). Properly install the front door No. 1 stiffener cushion using more 2 bolts. The side Air Bag sensor assembly requires installation if equipped followed by a new service hole cover which must be smooth without wrinkles before final connector connections. Implement the inner front door glass Weather Strip by fitting the inside handle while connecting two cables to complete the installation. Install speakers according to need using the front No. 2 speaker assembly and the front No. 1 speaker assembly. To install the LH side mirror assembly you should complete its installation before fixing the LH front door trim board using 4 clips and 2 screws. The installation of the front door inside handle bezel plug should be followed by application of the front armrest base panel upper LH or RH according to selected side while maintaining correct attachments for all switches and connectors. Conclude the procedure by installing the assist grip cover LH, front door lower frame bracket garnish LH, reconnecting the negative battery terminal while checking the SRS warning light then completing system initialization since some components need this step after reconnecting the battery.