Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Cable Replacement

Do you have a Toyota Sienna with a problem with the sliding door? If so, this video is for you!
This is a detailed video showing how to replace the sliding door cable on a Toyota Sienna to get power doors working again. This applies to Sienna models 2011-2021.
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🛠️ Equipment Used 🛠️ :
Sienna Sliding Door Cables:
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Left (Driver) side:
2004-2006 Toyota Sienna 3.3L: amzn.to/3SGumHT
2007-2010 Toyota Sienna 3.5L: amzn.to/3SGumHT
2011-2021: Toyota Part Number 8501608011, amzn.to/3VKKOtE
Right (Passenger) side:
2004-2006 Toyota Sienna 3.3L: amzn.to/3SLsz4j
2007-2010 Toyota Sienna 3.5L: amzn.to/3SLsz4j
2011-2021: Toyota Part Number 8501508011,
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⌚ Timestamps ⌚:
00:00 Intro and Overview
03:35 Cable Replacement Part
08:26 Rear Bracket Disassembly
13:45 Front Cable End Disconnect
14:35 Sliding Door Dissassembly
18:29 Disconnecting the Old Cable
28:57 Connecting the new Cable
39:20 First Test of new Cable
40:50 Putting The Sliding Door Back Together
44:15 Project Wrap Up
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[@janicestrong6116]

I’ve been living with broken doors for 5 years (I had the part, just didn’t think I could do it!). Watched your video and knocked it out in a little more than an hour! I even bought a part for the second door! Thank you!

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the comment. I love getting feedback like this. This is exactly why I take the time to make these videos, for people who don't think they can fix things and end up trying and getting it done. Congratulations to you, and thank you for subscribing to my channel. :)

[@sergeybardanov6070]

Well done, everything is clear, everything is clear You are the only one on the channel who tells correctly and shows correctly

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the feedback. I am glad you found this video helpful.

[@MrOele3D]

Just finished my repair. spot on, other than the piece of window trim. Might wouldn't budge, but I was able to work around it. I found the sweet spot for using a ratchet on the 2 pulley bolts is when the door is almost closed.

[@DIAYG]

Glad you got this fixed. I hope you found this video helpful.

[@craigskalajr.1410]

This video was perfect! My only advice is, when removing the plastic piece from under the rear window, pry it up at the bottom center and then slide the piece forward. Don't pry from the top or sides, you'll break the rear of the piece.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback and advice. I'm glad this video helped.

[@babyshaya]

I just did mine today. I was so worried about breaking that panel, I spent 30 mins brain storming and figured a way to do it without taking the whole panel off or even needing to unbolt the anchor point. I pulled the panel, pushed release tab of the anchor with a small screwdriver and it's exactly enough space to pull the old anchor off and put the new one in. Amazing

[@wearethejamess]

Thanks for the tutorial! Was able to get my door fixed in 20 minutes after watching this walk through. Much appreciated.

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm really glad this video helped.

[@Speedmark1483]

Thank you! My cable just broke yesterday (same door), and your detailed video gives me confidence that I can do this myself.

[@Speedmark1483]

Update: Thanks to your detailed video, I was able to successfully replace the cable assembly yesterday in just a little over 2 hours. All the credit goes to you! Thank you for taking time to document and explain step-by-step your repair! You saved me hundreds of dollars of labor (my total cost: $48).

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. It's comments like this that make me continue want to put together DIY videos. Glad this video helped, and nice work for getting it done! :)

[@AMM874]

Our Toyota Alphade slide door cable has just snapped today, 22 April and this video has given me clue way to go round it. Thanks

[@Lieto55]

Really great walk through of the process, from overview to individual steps. Best I’ve seen on this topic! It helped me to locate the best places to clean and lubricate with a silicone or lithium grease. “My spider senses” are telling me this is a mounting issue because the driver side hesitates a little, different from the passenger side. The door slide track is easily overlooked, judging by mine and every other Sienna inner door area. Seals as well. Thanks to your video I can built a plan of attack. Thanks!! Small tip, the three “Phillips head” screws are actually JIS screwheads. JIS tips allow more torque due to a different profile. You can shred a JIS screw with a Phillips tip. Any cross head screw on a Japanese car will be JIS, so it’s worth getting a set, not expensive. Otherwise you may be drilling out a screw, making a 2 banana job up to a four banana job and ruining your day off. Ask me how I know 😂. Thanks for putting the time in for this really helpful video!!

[@DrLax111]

Where did you decide to lubricate? I'm trying to figure out how to perform preventive maintenance on these doors.

[@williamlhw]

Thank you for explaining the details about the mechanism, will try replace both sides.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I hope you got your project done.

[@WayoftheBeard]

Great video! I just used your guide to repair the driver side door. Just a complete mirror of everything you showed. Thank you.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the feedback. Glad to hear that this video helped you.

[@LetsDIYIt]

Thanks for the great walk through. We just purchased a 2011 Sienna with both door cables broken (I can see one sticking through the rear window inside the van, and both are drooping big time when you open the doors. I am having shoulder surgery in 5 days and ordered the cables hoping they get here before then. I spent a little bit more than a couple places I saw online to get them quicker, but shipping time isn't guaranteed. I am pretty mechanical and do all my vehicle servicing (we have 5 now), but with the surgery coming up that will have be on the sidelines for months, I wanted to make sure I knew the process before hand. I watched almost a dozen videos on this and yours is by far the best walk through, so thank you again. Now just hoping the cables come in the next couple of days🤞

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I hope your shoulder surgery went well and that you were able to get this fixing project done.

[@LetsDIYIt]

@@DIAYG thanks. It's slow going. Worst part is not being able to do anything now. 6 weeks of sitting doing nothing and I'm not usually that guy. I stay busy. Your video was great. I was able to replace both cables in an hour and a half. Everything went smooth thanks to your video. Thank you so much.

[@digitalsummitgroup3836]

Thank you so much for such a detailed video. I had success as well doing it right along side you. Thank you!

[@kcck85]

Thank you so much. The step by step instructions were very detailed/well thought out and helped me save $1000 or more.. I can't believe it costs so much. I had the same exact problem that you had, but on the left side.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad you got this project done easily. Nice work!

[@user-vt6jn8qt1l]

Thanks for sharing your video, it helped me fix my car door

[@DIAYG]

Glad you found this video helpful. I appreciate the feedback.

[@toyotrustPR]

Thank you for the video.

[@JWSteiner]

Thank you! I looked at 3 other videos and yours is the most detailed and useful. I was especially concerned about accessing the rear bracket at 8:26, because my dealer said that is broken 90% of the time and wanted to sell me one along with the cable. Thankfully, I was able to remove the bracket bolt just by getting the bottom tab of the plastic cover free and gently lifting it enough to get my socket and extension in, and then lift it a little bit more to remove the bracket.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad you found this video helpful and got this project done!

[@andreyk7]

This is the best video I have seen on the topic, thank you!

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@mymoonstories]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for making a very detailed video

[@DIAYG]

I am glad you found this helpful. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@tubzoo777]

Very useful. The part numbers are incorrect though. The driver side's part number is 85016-08011 (replacing 85016-08010), and the passenger side is 850150-8011 (replacing 85015-08010 as you listed).

[@TheWilferch]

I still can't find the right number, even with your update. What's the part for a 2016, right side? Car is 2016, AWD, 3.5L.... is it 850150-8011 ? Doesn't seem right. (LATER EDIT...this is correct).

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback and for noticing the updated part numbers. I have corrected the description with this info. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know about this change.

[@phuquy8303]

thank you much for taking the time recording this complete process.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I hope you were able to get your sliding door fixed.

[@assbrewable]

Thanks for the video! Worked perfectly for me. Put a ratcheting wrench set on your Christmas list!!

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for the comment. Glad this video helped and you got the fix done. A ratcheting wrench has been acquired! :)

[@madanisheikh9640]

Thank you so much, just fixed it today. All thanks to you 🙏 Stay blessed!

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm glad you got this done! :)

[@user-jo4kv3np3k]

thanks a lot for the video! because of it, I was able to replace the cable/pulley part for the driver side sliding door on a '12 Sienna

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for the comment. I love seeing feedback like this. Glad you got this done.

[@adbonil]

Awesome thanks 🎉

[@dma856]

Very helpful 👍👍

[@QuigzDrifts]

Thanks, your video helped me a lot. Got mine done in like an hour

[@DIAYG]

Glad the video helped.

[@rmb8813]

This is great man... very detailed and appreciated. Owe ya a virtual beer my friend!

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. Virtual beer received! :)

[@greglee8945]

Great DIY tutorial video !!!!

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@j.arturomunoz6372]

so good video my friend . i have the same problem with my 2011 sienna . the left side door have the cable brokend. i will try to fix it my self with you nice video thanks it will help me alot .

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. Good luck fixing your Sienna sliding door.

[@j.arturomunoz6372]

heeeey buddy i wacht you video couple months ago and i give a coment to you in this video. so now i wants to tell you that thanks to you video i fixed my van door too.. thanks to you ..

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I am very glad to see that this video was helpful to you. Nice work!

[@imranbarolia8329]

you made my day, thankyou

[@DIAYG]

I'm glad you found this video helpful.

[@tali-b3847]

❤❤I just did this today thank you for being so informative with the video. Saved myself alot of $$$ n a from having my vehicle whole day at the mechanic.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. :)

[@lydianegron8744]

thank you video

[@ambetsenorio3869]

thanks for your sharing

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for watching.

[@georgemelvin1084]

Excellent video and tutorial.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@neilj414]

Thank you SO MUCH @DIAYG!!!

[@DIAYG]

I hope you found this video helpful.

[@georgematos9380]

Good job my friend...all the way from Oakbank Manitoba Canada 😊

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the kind feedback. I hope you got this job done easily.

[@georgematos9380]

@@DIAYG Yes, it went well fortunately. Thank you once again...God bless you and your family.

[@user-vs8db3us6t]

thank you so much....

[@DIAYG]

You are welcome. I hope you liked the video and found it helpful.

[@user-rk3ky3ee1g]

Thank you so much I am going to do the same thing

[@DIAYG]

Good luck with your project. I hope you found this video helpful.

[@milyasova89]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Any advice with how to open the door when it’s completely not opening and the wire ripped? Would be so helpful. TIA!

[@DIAYG]

Hi, sorry for the late response. Thank you for the positive feedback. I had the same issue when I did this project as I also couldn't open the door. It turned out that part of the cable was snagged around the cable hardware itself, preventing the door from opening. What's important is that your put the sliding door in manual opening door (button on the left side of the steering wheel next to the small glove compartment). With the sliding doors in manual mode, you can open the door manually and try to figure out what the cable is snagged on. I hope this works for you. Good luck.

[@JuanRodriguez-wu7zr]

Thanks for you big effort to do this video tutorial, God Bless you Really helpful to me and save some bucks

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for your positive feedback. I'm glad this video helped. God Bless you too.

[@arielmalamud2496]

Thank you for such a beneficial video. Before I delve into it, could you tell me if these instructions will be useful for my Sienna 2009 (left-side cable snapped)? Thank you.

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. As far as I know, the steps I show in this video will apply to Toyota Sienna models of 2011 through 2021. The 2009 model will likely be very very similar to what you see in this video, with minor differences such as slightly different panel sizes, cable brackets etc. One think you could do before you delve into it is simply take off the plastic panel on the sliding door and take a close look at the motor placement, cable assembly, and how the cable is installed on the sliding door, and compare it to what you see in this video. Most likely, you will have minor differences and you would still be able to follow the steps you see here.

[@melissaboyd4414]

Hi, thanks for this super helpful video. Do you happen to have a link for a genuine toyota part for the LH (driver side) assembly cable for year 2020? I searched the part number above but it only goes to RH and has to go through a dealer, which I am checking but there are none near me so I'm looking to order online. Thanks again.

[@DIAYG]

Hi. Thanks for the positive feedback. There is a link in the description of the video for the exact parts that I used in this project. If you would rather buy from Toyota, you would have to order it from a dealer.

[@gaberamirez374]

Thanks for video, I lost my bolt to the back bracket for the black cable. Do you happen to know how I can get another one? Or what the size of that bolt is?

[@DIAYG]

I believe you can find the exact bolt size when you lookup the cable replacement part. The same page will show other related parts including bolt sizes. You should be able to get the exact bolt size from a hardware store.

[@benirvin6159]

very helpful thank you thank you. where did you get your part and do you have the part number

[@DIAYG]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I have links to the parts listed in the video description. Click the "more" below the video in the description field.

[@gerardonoria]

I replaced the cable assembly but appears I have a failing motor as well. Any idea how to replace just the motor (Denso part) not the whole motor assembly (part 426605-10210)?

[@DIAYG]

I've never replaced the motor assembly. However, starting in minute 27 of this video, you can see the motor section and how it attaches to the sliding door cable. Removing the motor is fairly easy. There is a single connector with all the wires, and a few screws that attaches the motor to the door. If you have a replacement motor, you can simply pop the cable off of the motor, replace the motor, then put the cable back on.

[@khmerscenery9043]

but what year of your vihicle

[@andreyk7]

So is the part a bracket that comes with the cable? Would you recommend finding just the cable?

[@DIAYG]

The replacement part is the cable with the brackets. I show this part at minute 3:35 of the video. I would not recommend doing this project with just the cable. The replacement part is available through Toyota dealers online. The official name for this part is "Power Sliding Door Motor Bracket (Right or left)". For reference, the 2015 Toyota Sienna part number for the right side was 8501608011.

[@andreyk7]

@@DIAYGgreat. Thank you for the help!

[@DenaWald]

Just came across this vid, and it's great. My only issue is, I can't even get the door opened to start removing stuff. Seems like the cable is jammed somewhere causing the door to be stuck and not open manually. Anyone else had that issue?

[@DIAYG]

I had the same issue, so I cut the cable from the inside with the door half opened. Once the cable was cut, I was able to open the door. I hope this helps.

[@DenaWald]

@@DIAYG The question is, how do you get the door even half open when it won't budge from the closed position? I can't remove the panel to cut the cable because the 2 phillip head screws to release the panel are not accessible.

[@user-hz7fh3oy6]

Please tell me, my door opens automatically, but doesn’t want to close. It’s as if something is holding it and doesn’t allow it to close automatically, so you have to close it manually. What could be the problem? Has anyone encountered such a problem?

[@SkylerKite]

How much does this motor cost?

[@loden888]

The new cable spool came with a plastic white retaining cover to hold the cable on the spool. You did not remove it in 30:00. Another video said it should be taken off. I removed it for my repair because the original spool did not have this white cover. Not sure which is correct.

[@DIAYG]

Thanks for pointing this out. I did NOT remove the white plastic retaining cover from my cable because I think it is part of the cable assembly, not a packing or temporary piece. This plastic retainer seems to keep the cable intact onto the cable head without the cable coming out of the part. The fact is this plastic piece did not interfere with the installation of the cable assembly on the motor, and it has been running without any issues (no snags, locking, or unusual sounds) for over 9 months.

[@loden888]

@@DIAYG I ordered another cable assembly and tried it with the white retaining ring on and off. It made no difference, mine is still not closing. The motor will turn to open, but when trying to close, the motor won't even turn .

[@DIAYG]

@@loden888 A few things to check out: 1) Put the sliding doors into Manual mode (should be a button below or around the steering wheel) and make sure the cable is moving freely, both ways (to open and to close) after installing the cable into the minivan door. 2) Make sure there is nothing obstructing the cable head when attaching it to the motor (nothing is sticking out, and that the cable head assembly is fully attached to the motor. 3) If the cable head is fully attached, and you are able to open and close the door manually, then my guess is that there is an issue with the motor. Enable automatic sliding doors again, open the door automatically, then try to close it but this time give the sliding door a push to see if that will help the motor turn. I hope one of those suggestions help you fix the issue.

[@loden888]

​​​@@DIAYGthank you for your tips! I hope it also helps someone else. As it turned out, my door obstruction sensor was the culprit. $691 MSRP from Toyota, and it's good now. Back to my original question, the white retaining ring did not make a difference. I removed it, and it works fine.

[@TheWilferch]

Toyota tech bulletin for this work says to remove the white plastic...... but at the same time they say be careful not to separate the spool afterwards or unspool it. Seems this vid and others keep it in.....and I would say leaving it in (if it still works as it seems to be)...is better because it helps keep all the stuff together and keeps it from unspooling. Anyone else here with guidance? Bulletin---> static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162772-9999.pdf

[@SeeL2169]

How did you open the broken door? I am unable to open the door

[@DIAYG]

It depends on the door. In my case, the cable was jammed, so I cut the cable with a sharp utility knife. There is no use for the cable if you intend on replacing the part as shown in this video.

[@andyl6463]

Where did you buy the cable set?

[@DIAYG]

The information about the cable is listed in the info for this video, including a link for purchasing.

[@andyl6463]

@@DIAYGthank you!

[@babyshaya]

Some people took off the white plastic before mounting it on the motor. I did not take it off either. Y'all think it makes a difference ?

[@TheWilferch]

Toyota tech bulletin for this work says to remove the white plastic...... but at the same time they say be careful not to separate the spool afterwards or unspool it. Seems this vid and others keep it in.....and I would say leaving it in (if it still works as it seems to be)...is better because it helps keep all the stuff together and keeps it from unspooling. Anyone else here with guidance? Bulletin---> static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162772-9999.pdf

[@tommythompson3487]

what's the part number?

[@DIAYG]

Please read the video description. The info you need is in there.

[@rebecaRich95]

I took my dad's sienna to the mechanic and I bought this exact parts and he looks at it and says no this isn't going to work. I just watched the whole video and I'm here thinking how is it not the right parts. I think they don't want to do the job or don't know how to.

[@DIAYG]

So did you do get this done yourself or still thinking about it? There are links for the replacement parts to double check, and they are shown in the video at 3:35.

[@rebecaRich95]

We are thinking about doing the job this weekend. And yes sir It's the right piece. For some reason, the mechanics think it's just the tabs with the metal wire that need to be replaced not the whole thing. As shown. Sucks my dad's car has been in the shop for a month.

[@DIAYG]

@@rebecaRich95 I wish you the best of luck with this job. This is not as hard as it looks. I hope you find this video helpful with step-by-step instructions.

[@richardundlin8593]

I appreciate all you did, just too much yada, yada. Most people want to know the actual the answer - not listen to your struggle - but I get that too. Best to say "this was tough," but knowing how it is fastened... (YES, I don't want to see you screw up and break a fastener...). I just want to know how to do it WO breaking it. So, show the fastener from the back. Still, I will say thanks and I will see if you have other VIDs on Sienna Vans.

[@LetsDIYIt]

God people like to bitch and moan. This was the best walk through of this process I have seen after watching maybe 10 different videos. It's like people can't survive if they don't complain about something

[@nicolaslimon6567]

not a single thing was done in most of the video