Step 1: Pry and remove the trim panel near the side mirror mount.
Step 2: Pry and remove the interior door handle's bezel.
Step 3: Pry and lift the power window control panel. Disconnect the wiring harnesses (2) from the UNDERSIDE of the panel. Loosen and remove the Phillips screw (1).
Step 4: Pry and remove the screw covers (2) near the HINGE side of the door panel. Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (2).
Step 5: Pry and remove the screw cover (1) on the arm rest. Loosen and remove the Phillips screw (1).
Step 6: Disengage the retaining pin (1) near the LATCH side of the panel.
To release this pin, depress the CENTER of the pin and pull outward.
Step 7: Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (4) that line the BOTTOM edge of the interior door panel.
Step 8: You can now LIFT and remove the interior door panel. Disconnect the wiring harness (1) from the back of the panel.
Step 9: To reattach the interior door panel, connect the wiring harness (1) and slide the panel into position on the door frame.
NOTE: Be sure that the panel is OVER the lip on the door frame, and that all harnesses have been fed through the openings in the panel.
Step 10: Tighten the Phillips screws (8).
The largest screws go in the control panel and arm rest holes.
Step 11: Connect the wiring harnesses (2), and reattach the window control panel.
Step 12: Reattach the trim panels at the side mirror mount and interior door handle.
Step 13: Reattach the screw covers (3).
Step 14: Re-engage the retaining pin (1) near the LATCH.
These Part Change / Installation Instructions Apply to
99 1999, 98 1998 Toyota Avalon Front Door Panel (Interior) Replacement Instructions
