Replacing the door latch mechanism and actuator on a 2004 Toyota Sequoia

In this video, I replace the door latch mechanism on a 2004 (1st Gen) Toyota Sequoia. I also replace the door lock actuator.
I was having problems shutting the drivers side door. My passenger door also was not locking properly.

[@Conk102]

Wanted to give an update. I did this last week and I really don't think it would have been possible without your video. It helped me so much that it probably saved me from breaking a bunch of stuff up. The hardest part was pushing the door handle rod out which after I went back to re-watch your video it was so simple. This video actually built up my confidence level a notch or two and I'm not just saying that, incredible! I can't thank you enough for posting this video. God bless you my friend and thanks one more time!

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome!

[@dougw938]

Want to second what Conk102 said, Thank you for an awesome step-thru of a tricky little process.

[@antrinh5525]

this is the best explained video of removing and replacing the latch and the lock actuator for the 1st gent sequoia hand down. i've watched some other but they also skip the detail and just showed the finish product. this clip explained everything i need to know, thank u!

[@HIimMAC]

Appreciate the video! Did this today, wasn't awful with your video knowing what I was getting into.I recommend taking a lot of photos and a magnetic light to put inside the door helped a ton trying to see and line everything up. Thank you! 👍

[@EverymanGear]

Glad it helped. Totally on point with the photos and the magnetic light!

[@brianpeck697]

Just like so many others have said - thanks so much for your effort in putting together this video, your tips and tricks gave me the confidence to tackle the project earlier today and now I'm soo much happier with how my driver's door is closing! I did mess up with how the white plastic ball-and-socket type joint connects between the gray-ended door lock cable and the door lock actuator - my fault, not the video's. I also didn't check if that part of the mechanism was working until I put everything back together, so of course I got to do it all twice and became nicely acquainted with the whole experience. My suggestion to anyone reading this: just make sure that the ball-and-socket goes together properly and then pull on the end of the gray plastic cable to make sure everything is working properly before putting your door back together. Thanks again, really appreciate it

[@EverymanGear]

Glad it helped!

[@erkme73]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for your video. I had a neighbor bring me is 06 Tundra - which had a different style of handle and cable loom, but the latch mount and removal was nearly identical to your video. In fact, the two of us attempted to remove the latch, but couldn't figure out how to get it out of the door without causing collateral damage. We buttoned everything back up and resigned ourselves to having a dealer do it. Then I had the stroke of genius to search KZbin University and your video was the closest match. As soon as we saw that the window regulator/track had to be removed and pulled out of the way of the latch, and that the latch had to come out from the very bottom, it all made sense. With a renewed sense of confidence, we tore everything back down, and successfully got the latch out without any damage. Then we took the plate off, holding the springs in place. We cleaned everything with brake cleaner, and even trimmed a bit of the metal locking latch that rotates and holds the main latch plate in a closed position. After reassembly, the latch worked good as new. Once the door was back together, the neighbor was extremely grateful to watch it work as it should. Not a screw or spring left over, too! Again, none of this would have been possible without your video. Subscribing... Thanks.

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you so much and thanks for sharing your experience. It’s so cool to know you help someone out. KZbin is such a cool tool too!

[@RichFinnegan]

Very helpful. I didn't need to take the door handle off. Was able to pop the more difficult "white linkage" free pretty easily through the hole covered by the black rubber grommet using a pair of long nosed brake pliers. Loosening the lower window track was great advice!

[@how_nate_rolls4603]

Let me resurrect this bad boy again. I completed this repair to my 2007 Sequoia tonight and your video was CRITICAL. It saved me a ton of time and headache to follow your lead on this and predicting the hang ups. Very much appreciated.

[@EverymanGear]

Wow. Thank you! I always appreciate the comments. It makes me feel good to know that it helps people. Glad you got it done.

[@esmail88]

I have the same issue of half way locking , I'll start with the actuator , thanks for the video

[@EverymanGear]

Good luck!

[@kenorthner8539]

Worked well on my ‘06 Tundra. Did remove exterior latch but end result was great. Worth buying plastic tools for panel removal. Thank you

[@danielhix8263]

Thank you for your time and knowledge , i have a 2003 tundra that passenger side latch needs to be fixed and know this video will help out alot. It will close but door is not close right ,door is loose and still looks open. Thanks again and may God bless you.

[@anthonydombrigues9945]

Awesome video !! My 2006 tundra driver door stared to not shut all the way . Now the locking latch drops down and the door just bounce open . This video will help a lot for my repair . Very Clean install also Sir , Cheers from Vegas

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@anthonydombrigues9945]

@@EverymanGear Hey I just google the P# and ebay got some hits also amazon , But amazon says will not fit my TRK . Ill call my local DLR Thanks again!!

[@anthonydombrigues9945]

Hears the Part I ordered from Amazon ( Genuine Toyota 69304-0C010 Door Lock Sub-Assembly) Perfect fit

[@fernandob2139]

Did u ever find ur part ? And how much?

[@anthonydombrigues9945]

@@fernandob2139 yes Genuine Toyota 69304-0C010 Door Lock Sub-Assembly Brand: TOYOTA 4.8 out of 5 stars 52 ratings | 9 answered questions Price: $152.87$152.87 & FREE Returns

[@Dsam04]

Thanks for the very well done video! This defect just occurred on my 2005 tundra double cab with 130k miles. The part numbers you shown were very helpful as my local Toyota dealership showed only a full assembly for nearly $400 each! Also your tip for removing the door latch rod with a needle nose pliers was awesome as this was the only hold up on the repair, I didn’t need to remove the exterior door handle to remove rods. The first door took about an hour, second door took less then 30 minutes.. thanks again for the very helpful video!

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you for the comment! I’m glad it helped!

[@brandon_guell]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing. I just replaced the latch on my 03 Sequoia drivers door, following this video step-by-step. Fantastic tutorial. Got the part on sale from local Toyota for ~$140. The only note I’ll add is that I spent over 20 minutes trying to shove the new latch and mechanism *behind* the window railing until I realized that’s not how I took it out. It obviously wouldn’t fit and I struggled until finally I slid it under and around the *front* of the railing (as I had taken it out; I just had forgotten after messing with mechanism for about 10mins). Took about 2 hours total, while watching this video several times and pausing, replaying, etc. If I did it again it would be maybe half that time given experience. Lastly, my old broken latch looks so different from the new latch; the white plastic parts are almost completely all broken and missing from where the latch hits the metal d-ring/loop on the door frame. Point being it’s really easy to tell why I was having a hard time closing the door; had to SLAM it several times for it to latch properly. Auto locking was fine so I only replaced the latch and kept the same actuator. Highly recommend doing this yourself. Again, great video and thanks.

[@EverymanGear]

Thanks a bunch for the comment. What’s really funny is that the same thing you explained kind of happened to me too. I’ve gotten into my door numerous times and never really had a problem but the one I was filming, I ran into an issue where it was getting caught up and I was getting so frustrated trying to get it to go back in place. Lucky for me I’m able to just simply remove that part from my video. Lol. Glad you got it done.

[@2agunner932]

I used your video step by step to replace the latch mechanism on my 04 tundra. Just wanted to say THANK YOU!

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Isn’t KZbin Awesome!?? So much more info than we used to have back in the day.

[@ArtRobledo-rb3lr]

Thanks for the video, couldn’t have and most likely wouldn’t have even tried to do it without your video. Thanks from California.

[@EverymanGear]

That’s awesome!

[@phyllis1747]

Thank you so much for this video! My husband changed the latch on our 2001 sequoia. it would not close properly and drained my battery due to door open light staying on. Your video was very helpful!

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome! You are welcome.

[@melortega6228]

I want to thank you very much for the detailed step by step video,it helped me soo much installing mine 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@EverymanGear]

You are very welcome!

[@Anderson-n7e3i]

Your video was a life and huge money saver. Just performed this job on a 2002 Tundra. Everything went perfect. Dealership would have charged me over $1000. Thank you very much!

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome!

[@marlg10]

Me this weekend, 🍀!

[@mrdubbs99]

Were the part numbers mentioned at the end of the video a fit for your 2002 tundra?

[@Marximarks]

I watched your video previously while waiting for the latch for driver’s door on my 04 Tundra Dbl Cab to come in. Got the part and got it done today and it went without a hitch. Thanks to your video, it made it feel like I’ve done it before. Many thanks for sharing.

[@EverymanGear]

Glad it helped!

[@johnsomeson5232]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. My tundra door isn't closing well and just ordered the parts to finally fix it. No doubt watching this video carefully will save me a lot of trouble.

[@EverymanGear]

Good to hear. Thank you!

[@jeraldomiguel]

Fantastic detail and step-by-step review. Thanks for taking the time to help us out. This darn thing seems to break on many of these- maybe because they stay around for so long. Thanks again.

[@EverymanGear]

Very welcome!

[@boot2165]

Great video Everyman! I just replaced my 2004 tundra latch mechanism and this solved my failure to close without slamming the door. Closes like new now, very gently latches. When I got stuck your video got me over the humps. Took about an hour to get it done and that was taking my time. Very much appreciated sir.

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment.

[@frankdonato8377]

Just finished replacing the driver's side latch on my 2001 Sequoia. Video was really helpful.

[@skiplacroix5128]

Thank you Soo much for this. I just replaced the whole latch mechanism and actuator because it was all that O'Reilly's had available on my 2005 Tundra SR5 and this helped Soo much. I will say that the new part came with the actuator wired backwards and the door lock was operating backwards from the other 3 doors. I had to take it all back out and swap the old actuator into the new mechanism. But after that, everything is perfect!

[@berzerkc]

Thank you very much for making this tutorial, from a double cab Tundra owner.

[@1976mjt]

Awesome detailed video on pulling this apart and putting it back together. I found on my Tundra that I was having the same problem with the interior lock... not locking all the way after pressing the alarm fob. I found that when removing the two cables from the actual interior hand latch,... you can reattach them a little closer or further apart. I wish I could attach a picture to better explain,... but where they attach,.. they almost look threaded, but they're actually ridged so that you can pop out the cable and reattach them a little closer or further from the door lock. This allows more or less cable travel and allowed my lock to lock all the way when hitting the fob.

[@EverymanGear]

Yes! I know exactly what you’re talking about. Unfortunately, in the case of mine it never made a difference.

[@isaachuerta]

Great info actuator and latch mech is a must combo!!!

[@Robert8455]

You are a great instructor and filmer too. My wife's Tundra has had this problem for a year... now thanks to your awesome video I will fix it. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@EverymanGear]

Thanks a ton Robert!

[@oprdoc]

Thanks so much for taking the time to video this installation. So grateful. 🙏🏼 Do doubt it will go smoothly.

[@wildwoodwood9153]

Great video. Clear and concise. Going to try to tackle this in the next few days. Your video will help tons! Thanks

[@EverymanGear]

Glad I could help. Good luck!

[@raywright2401]

Great music at beginning:) Yep... I had to fix a squeaky nut on the window rail assembly and a loose speaker. However I didn't mess with the power window and lock attachment when taking off the door. Just got everything released and then reached around to remove. 2006 Double cab Tundra. Broke several trim clips and plastic covers so had to order more. By the way, I take pictures of every screw cause I always forget which one goes where.

[@FantaconeBoxWorksCBG]

Getting ready to do driver door. Great video!

[@EverymanGear]

Thanks. Good luck.

[@broderickalmy3658]

Great video. I think I’ll just keep pulling up the latch before I shut the door! Damn this is crazy of how much is involved in a simple door latch! I’ll most likely do it nonetheless!

[@jamesvandyke5874]

That's what I told the tech at Toyota, over $800 repair! I'll just finger my latch every time till I replace it myself. 😅

[@golfmike304]

Thank you for the very informative and detailed video on this task. You did a great job explaining every detail to be easily understood. I now have the confidence to do this to my 01 Sequoia.

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you!

[@clintmckinney9472]

Great video very thorough. I’m having the same problem with my tundra will be changing the parts soon.

[@Whoistheselfeyesee84]

Brilliant! Great video great detail! Thank you for the pointers! Taking pictures is a very smart idea much appreciated!

[@duncanmoody8554]

Excellent video. Thanks. It saved me a lot of time and helped me get it done efficiently. Well done technically too - good audio, lighting, and shot angles.

[@robertharris2432]

Thanks! This also helped me. Took advantage and rebuilt the speaker while door was apart.

[@robertharris2432]

Yes great detailed video. Exactly what I need for same issue with my 06 Tundra.

[@missileman120]

Good video. I have a big problem though. I replaced mine on the driver’s door, but now my door won’t open at all.

[@hv2328]

Thanks man! I'm going to attempt to do this on both font doors. Wish me luck!!! I'll report back

[@krishnabose1776]

Excellent presentation,its very usefull to me.

[@EverymanGear]

Thanks. Glad to hear that!

[@alfonindatube]

You are amazing man. Was able to fix it. Thank you so much

[@EverymanGear]

Glad it helped! Thank you.

[@upstatenyguy7391]

Thankyou for posting this. Awesome video!!! Easy to understand and I completed in less than 2 hrs. Save me hundreds $$$. Thanks a million

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@ronaldo77782]

This is the most detailed information thank you for sharing.

[@luket6405]

This is great. Doing the door on my 02 now. Thanks!!

[@blondewedge11]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!!!!!!!! Was able to fix my problem. Appreciate you!!!!!

[@EverymanGear]

You’re welcome!

[@juanacevedo4931]

Thank you im having the same problem Thank you and God bless you

[@jamest9550]

Great detailed video. Thank you. I’ll be doing this job soon.

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you! Good luck.

[@MikeMayfield-f8t]

This worked great, very helpfull! Ran into one issue where the outside handle would not open the door. Found that a small plastic piece was outside its compartment once I put that in worked like a champ.

[@squatchmoney70]

I completed this after watching the video. Never had locking problems but now it will not lock. Can something be adjusted?

[@McWags_]

It felt wholesome watching this video

[@jaimevelazquez1099]

Great video, explain everything really good , maybe do a video to by pass stock amp and replace speakers, but thank you for this video

[@alexbrynna]

Thanks for sharing - I was looking for the perfect video and this was it!

[@2hunnedproof247]

I just sprayed my tailgate actuator with brake cleaner and cleaned up the latch component’s as best as I can then sprayed white lithium grease on it. It now works better than when I bought the car. I suspect my sticky tailgate actuator is what caused my handle to break. Real pain in the ass on all the research I did to come to that conclusion. But now my tailgate opens effortlessly.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man! Very helpful 👌

[@CLUTCHITSYSTEMS2]

Most excellent video - and yes, I subscribed!!!

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mrjb8502]

I have an early Sequoia and the inner door handle suddenly stopped working. I can roll the window down and open the door from the outside handle. Any thoughts on what might have happened? I will follow your video soon to see if I can fix it.

[@EverymanGear]

My guess is that the plastic pull handle mechanism broke. If that’s all it is, you’ll be lucky because that’s the cheapest fix and all you’ll have to do is pull the panel off and replace it. Watch the video below at around 6:06 to see what I’m talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-ogpKDr7CXgZI

[@Conk102]

Thanks for the video. Were you able to purchase aftermarket part or did you to go dealer route? What was the cost for the part? Thanks

[@EverymanGear]

I looked online for the part. It’s OEM Toyota on the lock mechanism and the actuator was from Napa. The lock mechanism was like $150 and the actuator was I think around $100-120

[@Conk102]

@@EverymanGear Thank you for the info and looks like you did a great job on the repair. Your video will definitely help me with my repair job this week. Thank you for posting this awesome video!

[@ameemetta2790]

@@EverymanGear ….I have a 2002 Tundra and my driver side door won’t open. How much do you think it will cost me if I was to take it to the shop ?

[@swordarrow99]

Thanks you help me figure out how to do it

[@timtweet8149]

It seems to be a common problem on Toyota's. Mine started acting up now it won't release st all. I have a 2002 Tundra SR5 Access cab and it's gonna cost to have it repaired. This should be a dealer recall to have them replaced.

[@WormBoy-qx1ny]

Excellent! Very clear.

[@MichaelBenninger]

Great job explaining it. Thank you

[@paulzacher3908]

Your video really help me. Thanks a lot.

[@EverymanGear]

You’re Welcome!

[@geneneill2486]

How did you sync the new actuator with your remote? Very good video, clear and realistic esp the small screw falling into the mechanism :)

[@EverymanGear]

No sync was necessary. It simply worked after being replaced.

[@geneneill2486]

@@EverymanGear of course, I'm a dummie, you didn;t replace the accuators, just the latch! Duhhhhh

[@AndresOrtizzle]

Super helpful 🙏🏼thanks !!

[@EverymanGear]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaeltomlinson489]

Thank you! Used your video!

[@robertorobles6536]

ive got the same vehicle and just noticed the same front doors sneakers those model dont reproduced the required midbass output. there's a power bass 7 inch woofers they sound amazing compared to them.im telling you from personal interaction..sorry got side tracked from your video. if your missing midrange bass output.

[@TMYTUTN38]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@EverymanGear]

You’re welcome.

[@bostonjackson9384]

Required tools: 10mm socket with extension, T-30 torque tip, A medium and a small phillipshead screwdrive, and a flathead.

[@jayinla228]

Cool video, quick question. My issue is that my driver door activates the interior light when I lean my leg against it while driving. Do I need to do all of this just for that? Locks and opens fine

[@MrMortis1979]

Can you past the link where you bought the part from please! Thank you

[@EverymanGear]

At the end of the video. Actuator part and number are from Napa

[@russellsweeney5890]

Video was very helpful thanks man

[@EverymanGear]

Awesome. You’re welcome!

[@zfrocc]

What is the screw size to connect the door lock actuator back to the latch assembly? I seem to have lost the screws

[@EverymanGear]

Oh man. Bummer. I would not be able to tell you that unless I had the thing currently taken apart.

[@zfrocc]

@@EverymanGear I was able to find those screws. But I have another question. I put the assembly together, but the front door will not latch 100% no matter how hard I close it. What should I do?

[@alexvaviloff5934]

Thank you for the video! Do you know by any chance, if the lock is the same part, if I have 06 tundra with just manual door ( roll up window, no electric lock). Thank you in advance.

[@EverymanGear]

I am not sure to be honest.

[@mxaexm]

Is it possible to replace one of the cables without removing an entire assembly ?

[@jimkelley5812]

Squirting a little WD-40 on the two plastic clips on the lock rod and door latch rod makes it easier to release them.

[@EverymanGear]

Good Idea!

[@phillmccracken7155]

I am having the same issue with my 05 Tundra Access Cab. How did you determine it was the actuator or the mechanism itself? Trying to save money and by something I don’t need

[@wildwoodwood9153]

It’s the mechanism, if the door is shutting, but then bouncing back and not quite latching. What I was also having a problem with is when I was hitting the unlock button on the remote, it was not quite unblocking the door enough to open. That’s when you would make sure you actually change the actuator too.

[@phillmccracken7155]

@@wildwoodwood9153 My drivers door is closed and will not open either from the inside handle or outside handle. I can unlock and lock it manually or the remote but the handles do nothing to open the door

[@EverymanGear]

Look at my other video on my channel (about the rear door latch) . I had the same problem. I explain a little more there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-ogpKDr7CXgZIsi=YokoEHT1LhWIbXCC

[@jmcaprarola]

Were you a Marine? That knife hand at 8:58 is impeccable!

[@EverymanGear]

What a hilarious observation. I was a Coastie. Thanks for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alexpugh7050]

Is this the fix for having to slam the front doors shut?? My passenger door latch has to be manually reset as of yesterday hence looking this up but both doors have to be slammed.

[@EverymanGear]

I was having to slam the door shut, yes.

[@stevemustard1889]

Link for part?

[@bigdrumnc378]

Will just replacing the actuator solve the door slamming back open when trying to close it? My driver side door bounces back open occasionally when closing and feels like the plastic will eventually break. Thanks!

[@EverymanGear]

You’ll need the whole mechanism because it’s the whole latch assembly that gets weak and then the door doesn’t close.

[@supraman1087]

Thanks for all the great info

[@landaq007]

Helpful - Thank you

[@95thousandroses]

very nicely done video

[@shawnkascak9885]

Where did you find the part or is it a dealer only part?

[@bradcalvert305]

So is it the actuator or the mechanism? The actuator is like a $17 part. The whole mechanism used is $140

[@tvsportsrips2874]

Nice video man, helped a ton 👍

[@kesselrunheroj8497]

What is a good brand of door latch to buy so I don't have to do this again next year?

[@EverymanGear]

Well, if you don’t want to do it again, I’d just go with a Genuine Toyota part.

[@kesselrunheroj8497]

@ No , I love it? I agree with you! I’m busting out my windshield today because I’ve got a crack in it! Quick and easy, and doesn’t cost a dime! I’m a redneck like you!

[@anthonylopez07]

Maybe someone can help me out. I replaced the door latch and when I closed the door its stuck closed from the inside and outside. Not sure how to release the latch. I tried pulling the wire that’s suppose to release the latch but nothing happened. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[@frankdonato8377]

Great job well explained!

[@EverymanGear]

Thank you!

[@jasonouellette8656]

Great video

[@kcmagner4029]

Could i get the part number for the door latch piece. I just took out my old and realized the new one ksnt the one i needed. And im looking o think i found it. But want to make sure? Anything helps, single momma!

[@EverymanGear]

Go to 28:19 in the video and I list the parts. Good luck.

[@kcmagner4029]

Thank you, I wonder if I just ended the video to soon!!

[@luizzz503]

Did your doors unlock by itself after locking them with the key fob? I'm having that problem

[@EverymanGear]

No, I didn’t have that problem. I guess you could try a Google search on that topic.

[@mozee01]

my driver side door on 2001 toyota sequoia driver side wont close all the way. When i press lock it locks and then opens back up. Do u think its the actuator or the latch assembly. ty

[@EverymanGear]

That’s a tough one… Unfortunately, I think you’re probably just going to have to pick one of them and try it. If it were me, I would try to change the latch assembly first.

[@EverymanGear]

You could also type in that exact symptom into Google and see if there’s anybody in forums that have had the same problem. I wish I could remember enough to tell you whether or not my door still locked even though I had the door latch problem. Now that I think about it… I’m sure it probably did but I would just have to slam it shut.

[@TheGreenhoffa]

Can a bad actuator cause a battery drain?

[@EverymanGear]

I don’t know. I have not experienced any of that.

[@stevesaldana6105]

Great video!!!

[@zooieyaj04]

Any videos on the back door? My dad is having problems with the back door not locking.

[@EverymanGear]

I think there are videos out there about how to work on the back door but I can say this. I have addressed the back latch mechanism on my Sequoia about three times. Always use original Toyota parts. It might seem appealing to buy metal aftermarket latching mechanism but they never last. I have gone through multiples. In the end, I got so tired of having to take apart the entire door mechanism, especially when you have to crawl inside and do all of that because it won’t open… That I finally took it to a shop and had them repair it properly with a new latch mechanism, cable and pull handle. It became a really annoying and old repair after doing it multiple times.

[@MarshallBLewis]

I'm in the same boat on my 02. How many years has the Toyota brand parts lasted after having them do it?

[@marlg10]

Do you have to change the Actuator as well? The only problem I have is the latch, otherwise it looks good but bounces back and does not closes all the way. Thanks!

[@EverymanGear]

No, only change the actuator if your having a problem with the DOOR LOCK. Your issue should be fixed with a new latch mechanism.

[@marlg10]

Thanks for your reply. Which task would be easier, door latch or rear door handle on a Sequoia? Another important question here: does one need to remove the door handle?

[@fernandob2139]

Where did u find that part my dad's 2006 tundra has the same problem. It's the door lock

[@EverymanGear]

I show them beginning at 28:19.

[@EverymanGear]

Just do a Google search and/or Amazon search and you should be able to find them.