The other end of the handle pivots on a plastic rivet.
Open sienna sliding door.
I feel that my car s symptoms are quite opposite of what s described.
I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem.
Open the door with the remote a third time.
Use the small socket to push the three tabs of the rivet in and down simultaneously.
When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting the buttons there are a few troubleshooting options available for you.
This happens when the latch motor fails which is fairly common in toyota siennas.
Once the third cycle completes the power door battery is reset.
Wait 10 seconds then open the door with the remote again.
The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds.
Fix toyota sienna or any car power sliding door the fastest and cheapest way.
Press the open button on the remote key fob to open the sliding doors.
My method is cheap about 4 6 70 after tax and shipping in minnesota each do.
I am having problems with opening the door when i try to open with the outside handle.
They were time consuming high risk and more expensive.
I found that piece inside the door a mirror flashlight and the flexible grabber came in handy here.
Use the flat head screwdriver to pry it out far enough to remove.
I have a 2010 sienna and its sienna sliding doors seem to open very well with the indoor door open button.
Luckily replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution.