30 seconds door panel removal (Liftback) - Toyota Yaris Forums

W.A.S.P · 10-21-2006, 02:00 AM

Seriously! It shouldn't take you more than 30 seconds to do this. Here's a pictured tutorial for you guys to enjoy!

I don't have a window crank, but you can remove it in 2 seconds using a rag as it has been explained in other posts. It's just a pin that holds it and the rag makes it pop out easily... Now to the pictures!

jmew0ng · 10-21-2006, 04:41 AM

30 seconds seems awfully crazy fast for those 9 steps haha

but yay for pictures! Thanks a bunch :D

W.A.S.P · 10-21-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jmew0ng

30 seconds seems awfully crazy fast for those 9 steps haha

but yay for pictures! Thanks a bunch :D

Hahaha! Yes, it sure takes more than 30 seconds to do it the right way, but it's a pretty easy procedure anyway...

vodkalush · 10-21-2006, 10:11 AM

niceness. Great DIY; I'll be adding it to the Manual

Kitt · 10-21-2006, 02:23 PM

yeah, sometimes i think that the Yaris was manufactured by LEGO...

Katana · 10-21-2006, 03:38 PM

Haha, lego car indeed!

KSIbucky · 10-22-2006, 08:59 PM

i still dont get the widow crank and the rag where do you put the rag

johnnyfive · 10-23-2006, 10:39 AM

you slide it behind the crank, where it is attached through the door panel, that little horseshoe shaped clip is what is holding the crank onto the door.

pull the rag from either end, and it will grab on the clip, and pull it off of the crank ;) hope that helps

W.A.S.P · 10-23-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyfive

you slide it behind the crank, where it is attached through the door panel, that little horseshoe shaped clip is what is holding the crank onto the door.

pull the rag from either end, and it will grab on the clip, and pull it off of the crank ;) hope that helps

Right on Johnny! That's the way to do it!

W.A.S.P · 10-23-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitt

yeah, sometimes i think that the Yaris was manufactured by LEGO...

Have you ever seen the Renault Twingo? The interior is made by Fisher Price, no joke.

amtoro · 09-02-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by W.A.S.P

Have you ever seen the Renault Twingo? The interior is made by Fisher Price, no joke.

I miss my '01 Twingo Université....

such a solid and swifty ride (and none of the endless rattles that drive me insane in the Yaris)

swidd · 03-18-2010, 12:41 PM

Is one suppose to use something to replace the protective plastic before putting it back together? Like cover the inside with sound dampening material as well as the outside? Does rain from the windshield get to the inside of the door/speaker area? Any consequences if I re-attach the door panel with the protective plastic removed?

minired5stby · 03-18-2010, 01:03 PM

Thanx for the info WASP. It will be good down the road when I switch out the stock speakers, etc.

swidd · 03-18-2010, 04:55 PM

Oh, yep, it really is this easy. It took less than 2 minutes to get to the bone of the door, and start putting in butyl mat. Only bleeding from two knuckles!

why? · 03-18-2010, 09:17 PM

i saw a locksmith undo mine in seconds flat. Oh did i mention the yaris is insanely hard to break into?

swidd · 05-13-2010, 06:36 PM

I believe I read in the user manual that the recommended entry procedure if you don't have a key, is to break the rear side window.

why? · 05-13-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by swidd

I believe I read in the user manual that the recommended entry procedure if you don't have a key, is to break the rear side window.

that is moronic, have you looked at window replacement costs? i have a habit of locking my key in my car, i think i've done it 5 or 6 times now, finally just remembered to put an extra key in my wallet.

auxmike · 05-13-2010, 07:47 PM

If you have power locks from the factory and leave the keys in the ignition, the car won't lock!
I tried it every way and the lock "fights" you and keeps on opening itself!
Cool...

This WON'T work if you leave keys on seat or dashboard, sorry..

10-21-2006, 10:11 AM	#4
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	niceness. Great DIY; I'll be adding it to the Manual __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

10-21-2006, 02:23 PM	#5
Kitt View User's Garage Drives: Thndr cl metallic HB 3 drs '05 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 795	yeah, sometimes i think that the Yaris was manufactured by LEGO... __________________ 20 years... alive and kickin'!!

10-21-2006, 03:38 PM	#6
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Haha, lego car indeed! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

10-22-2006, 08:59 PM	#7
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	i still dont get the widow crank and the rag where do you put the rag __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

03-18-2010, 09:17 PM	#15
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	i saw a locksmith undo mine in seconds flat. Oh did i mention the yaris is insanely hard to break into? __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-21-2006, 04:41 AM	#2
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	30 seconds seems awfully crazy fast for those 9 steps haha but yay for pictures! Thanks a bunch :D

10-23-2006, 10:39 AM	#8
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	you slide it behind the crank, where it is attached through the door panel, that little horseshoe shaped clip is what is holding the crank onto the door. pull the rag from either end, and it will grab on the clip, and pull it off of the crank ;) hope that helps

03-18-2010, 12:41 PM	#12
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Is one suppose to use something to replace the protective plastic before putting it back together? Like cover the inside with sound dampening material as well as the outside? Does rain from the windshield get to the inside of the door/speaker area? Any consequences if I re-attach the door panel with the protective plastic removed?

03-18-2010, 01:03 PM	#13
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	Thanx for the info WASP. It will be good down the road when I switch out the stock speakers, etc.

03-18-2010, 04:55 PM	#14
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Oh, yep, it really is this easy. It took less than 2 minutes to get to the bone of the door, and start putting in butyl mat. Only bleeding from two knuckles!

05-13-2010, 06:36 PM	#16
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I believe I read in the user manual that the recommended entry procedure if you don't have a key, is to break the rear side window.

05-13-2010, 07:47 PM	#18
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	If you have power locks from the factory and leave the keys in the ignition, the car won't lock! I tried it every way and the lock "fights" you and keeps on opening itself! Cool... This WON'T work if you leave keys on seat or dashboard, sorry.. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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