Use the flat head screwdriver to pry it out far enough to remove.
Open sienna sliding door.
Use the small socket to push the three tabs of the rivet in and down simultaneously.
Luckily replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution.
They were time consuming high risk and more expensive.
I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem.
I have a 2010 sienna and its sienna sliding doors seem to open very well with the indoor door open button.
This design covers 2004 to 2010 sie.
Wait 10 seconds then open the door with the remote again.
Close the door and wait 10 seconds.
Once the third cycle completes the power door battery is reset.
I feel that my car s symptoms are quite opposite of what s described.
Press the open button on the remote key fob to open the sliding doors.
This happens when the latch motor fails which is fairly common in toyota siennas.
This video will show you how to replace the driver s side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 toyota sienna.
Open the door with the remote a third time.
I found that piece inside the door a mirror flashlight and the flexible grabber came in handy here.
The other end of the handle pivots on a plastic rivet.
Fix toyota sienna or any car power sliding door the fastest and cheapest way.
When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting the buttons there are a few troubleshooting options available for you.