Toyota Sienna- Fix the broken sliding door cable
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- 2011 to 2018 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Cable Replacement How-To Video. Links to parts used below...
Rear End Molding Plastic
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Retainer Clips
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Motor Bracket Passenger Side:
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Motor Bracket Drivers Side:
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Great step by step video. I couldn't for the life of me unplug the door window cable but was able to get door cable switched out. Thanks so much!!
Can’t thank you enough for this DIY video. Ordered the part of Amazon, got that in about two days. Used the video to complete the repair in under two hours. Saved me about $1000. Plus, keeps the old 2012 Toyota Sienna SE racking up the miles, about to surpass 200,000 miles this summer!
Wow very clear video step by step! Saved me lots of money and took less then an hour from start to finish! Thank you!
The cable on our 2013 Sienna Driver side door snapped this morning... found this video, called the dealer and for about $50ish, picked up the cable today after work and did this repair in a little over an hour. Thanks for the video!! Well done and saved me some $$$.
Glad that it helped!
this just happened to my 2013 Sienna the past month too lol. it must be about that time, 10+ yr mark
I just bought my 2014 Sienna and this happened today
Thank you so much for this video! Dealership wanted to charge $100 to do a diagnostic off the bat, THEN proceed w the fixing charges! Bought the part for just over $100, and 1.5 hrs later have a working automatic door again! One thing I would mention is my door would NOT open! I had to force it a little and cut the cable as it was causing it not to open! Thanks again!!
This video was excellent. I'm a mom of three young kids and I've never worked on a vehicle before. My van door broke, I found this video later that day and ordered the parts from the description box. and I was able to install the new cable in about an hour over nap time. Thank you!
Dude thank you!!! Your right to the point and perfectly showing us how it’s done was very insightful. You deserve more!
Great job. That was a huge help. My favorite part was your son ratcheting the end cable connection. Definitely, a godly dad.
Mike, you are saving folks a bunch of money with these tutorials. Thank you man, and you would be rewarded in some way for your openness to help others.
Thanks for the replacement video!!! Both my doors are gone now😂😂
Thanks for the video it helped me fix it today. Took about 2 hours from start to finish. 2019 Sienna.
You are the man,how easily you have explained this difficult process. Great job,may Allah bless you and your family. Love from Brampton Ontario.
Ours just broke today. Great video and detail. Thanks so much. I'll be referring to your video when I get to doing the replacement.
Oh, and the boy did a great job. Lol
Thank you. Very informative! After almost 10 years, I’m about to tackle this project. You must be proud of your son😊
YES! I followed this step by step today. The dealership wanted over $500 to fix my door I did it myself for about $65.00. I also fixed my HVAC fan for $149.00. All in all, took about 3 hours to complete both.
Thank you! I found I only needed to pry the rear end moulding up to remove the back anchor instead of removing/breaking it. Also helped when I started with the rear anchor. I didn’t need to remove the bracket that way. End with the 90° anchor since there’s just enough slack to snap it into place as the last step.
Thank you for walking me through the steps without music and fluff!
Thank you for posting this!!! Just finished repairing my wife's Sienna following your instructions - super easy. 🙏
Great write-up! Our cables snapped when my kids tried to open the doors during a winter storm when the entire van was a giant ice cube. Door panels can be easily removed with the 2nd row seats pushed all the way toward the rear. Get the little trim pieces that hide the rear cable connections. They break during removal.
Thank so much! I was able to change this out myself! I am so appreciative!
Fast and easy explanation. Thanks for not wasting time with unnecessary nonsense.
Worked great! Thanks for showing! Took about 2 hours start to finish. The last part you unscrewed below the window is actually not necessary if you hold off attaching the cable inside the door. Was also able to get the window piece off without snapping the plastic. Happy it worked so well! Thanks again!
thanks a ton for this video! We had a 2015 sienna with a snapped cable. The dealership said it was covered under some sort of bulletin, but I opted just to replace it myself and not have the downtime of 2 days. Part was $90 CAD and it took me 45 mins to replace.
One tip: The rear window trim piece can just bent bent back - plug it in first when you have slack in the cable, and then you don't need to remove the clip or the trim. Then plug the door side in.
Def worth having a small or low profile ratchet, or an angled elbow to get into the tight spots.
very helpful. you got me out of a jam. Wife and I were in the woods walking the dogs. she opened the same door and dang sure it wouldn't close. I could hear bending and stretching. I cut the cable just to get the door to shut. gonna go ahead and get the new cable and replace it. Again,.....Thanks a bunch.
After seeing this video I decided to order the cable and attempt to replace it. It was not fun, but with your video I was able to get it all apart and it works great. Thank you very much. (04 Sienna passenger side cable)
Great to hear!
Lexus tech here, your video is a godsend 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Wow, thanks!
"i know you TH-camrs"
Loved that line, 😂 cause I've definitely done that with car videos before, stopping the video early because I'm pretty sure I've "got it from here" and been wrong.
Also, Loved seeing the kids, it was very cute and wholesome seeing them help their dad out.
Last thing, really great video, very concise into the point, and straight forward on how to do everything.
Keep up the great work
Thanks Mr. Mike for this guide. You saved me lots of time and effort. Cheers!
Wow thanks!
Thanks for the links to Amazon parts, a better deal than factory even with my business discount
Thanks so much for the informative video. I was able to fix the broken cable on my 2014 Sienna. You were absolutely correct on the rail molding piece breaking! I tried my best and it broke. I used your link to get my replacement.
Did you take off the protective plastic before putting on the motor? I didn't realize until I saw another video. Now I'm a little worried
@@babyshaya I assume you are talking about the white plastic piece on the new pulley? If that’s the case, leave that plastic piece on. It totally looks like a protective piece but it’s not, it’s part of the pulley. Leave it on. Good work!
@@salbass7567 thanks bro. I feel better now. There are others on TH-cam that took it off. When I put it in, it clicked perfectly so I assumed it was perfect.
I took some time to brainstorm the rail molding not to break and found a solution. Just pull the bottom out just enough to finagle the anchor out and the new one in. Didn't even need to unbolt the anchor point let alone take off the panel completely
You are a LEGEND my friend! Gonna order the replacement cable soon! Thanks again!
Amazing step by step. Thanks so much! Made it easy…
This is the best video I have found yet! Thank you so much.
Thank you for this video, ordered the parts from your links and fixed it in a little over an hour, I appreciate it.
Thanks, nice and clear. Now I'm overconfident and ready to break something else!
Whatever you break, I'll be here with a video to show you how to fix it! Happy Wrenching!
Snapped today, gonna give it a go! Thanks for tutorial
Excellent video. This is how a DIY video is done. Thanks!
Just finished installing on opposite door. All excellent tips. Thanks so much for posting!
Mine snapped yesterday. Gonna order me a new one and tackle it. Thanks 👍
UPDATE: So I bought the cable from Toyota and started to follow these directions up until I started the back panel for the rear anchor. I figured out a way to not break the panel and not even a need to take anything out!
All I did was not put in the front anchor so that I'd have some slack, pull pulled the door back, unbuckle the lower part of the panel only. The anchor cable would need to be cut, pull the lower part of the panel just enough to get your fingers into it, use a screwdriver to push the one side of the clip, fenagle your finger and push out the anchor.
It's just enough empty space to hold the anchor to pull out. Since you have tons of slack on the new anchor, you slide it up, fanagle it back into the empty area on the left, then slide it into the anchor by pulling the cable.
I was so happy I didn't need to break the panel. You can put the front anchor back in because there's some spring slack but I didn't want to damage anything just in case. I used my 10mm to release the front anchor holder since those two bolts are ridiculously exposed, locked the anchor in, held it in place to bolt it back on. That's it!
I really hope this makes it so much easier for everyone else!
Very helpful. Saved me $300. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Golden video buddy ! You made this job look like there was really nothing to it ! Both of my cables broke like from 1 week from each other... So got to go fix that ! Thankx again !
Thanks for watching! Good luck on your fix
Nice video. Waiting for my 2013 sienna doors to blow. I avoid opening the side doors as much as possible the last 10 years knowing this problem. Always use the rear. Of course don’t have small kids.
Good vehicle otherwise!
Just found your video and just subscribed to your channel. I’m going to fix my wife’s 2011 Sienna passenger door. And thanks for posting all the tools and materials I need from Amazon. I will order them here shortly. Again, thank you for taking the time to film and edit and post this. And your son is luck to learn from his dad how to fix stuff!!
Thanks for posting this video. I like your energy and how you let your kid help. Super cool.
Thanks man! Sometimes in the shop, we are no longer fixing things, but raising young men!
Thank you for this video. Literally help me save 1k by doing it myself.
Great to hear!
Loved the end part, Success!
Thanks! You saved me over $1000!
Thanks for the gift!
Thank you for a very informative video. I am about to tackle this tonight on my 15 sienna
Thank you for helping me to fix 2011 Toyota sienna left side door!🙏
Provided me a wonderful walk-through and saved me a bunch of time. If you have a patron link comment with it.
so excited for this! my cable snapped yesterday!
Great video. I'll use it to fix a friends van. Also - sounds like you've got a polite kid!
Thanks!
Awesome clear video! Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful!
You're very welcome!
You make it look easy, thanks for the info,
You bet!
Great video, thanks for you’re detailed instructions!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job showing that.
What a help full video thanks sir
Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
This video is phenomenal
Thank YOU so much for this video.
Super helpful, thanks a ton!
Great job
Thanks so much man
nice tutorial......
My van's cable just snapped in the AM dropoff line 😅. It had been grinding and making a horrid noise and then it just gave up. Thanks so much for this video.
Do you have one on replacing an AC unit that doesnt blow cool air as well? Asking for a friend....
Oh no! I'm confident that you can make this repair! Remember that you have another door to take a look at if things get mixed up.
I don't have any videos of working on vehicle AC units. But I'm sure you're just a TH-cam search away!
Thanks for the video!! Now I’m having another issue. My 2014 Sienna driver side slinder only opens 5 inches or so. I noticed a metal latch with a cable on the floor where the slider runs. That metal piece with the cable has no tension and it will just flop up and down. When it’s flush to the floor , door works fine. When it’s up a little it catches. Do we know what that piece is? Thanks for any info
When I buy that car I'm gonna do it only once: take off the cable, disconnect the motor and beeper. I'd rather open and close this door manually, than get stuck in the middle of trip. I had such problems with 2000 Toyota Sienna, when I went to my break during my working hours. I had only 10 minutes to figure out what doesn't let my door to close, unhook the cables and put everything back. I don't need the power door. I can close it with my hand.
Awesome video, thanks a million , 👏👏 how can one get those replacement parts ?
Check description
Thank you!
You're welcome!
can i use this for 2010 sienna ? Need to replace both on my minivan. Please help.
I tooky van to get repaired after a minor collision and it came back with a defective passenger door. It won't open automatically by pulling the handle out BUT, it opens from the key fob and overhead button. It will also close automatically from the handle, key fob and button. It's bizarre. Think it could be the cable or something else?
Uber driver here. A sh!t for brains passenger just broke the passenger side cacle on my 2011 Sienna. Want to be sure this fits the 2011 Sienna Rt. side. Well done dad cute kids.
So if you turn off the power doors during the winter and just manually open/close it, does it extend the life of the cable?
I don’t believe it would. The cable is still cycling and being exposed to the same amount of corrosion.
Thanks so much for making this! Will this work for a 2008 sienna as well? Every other video I’ve seen, the person had to take the window out. Not sure if the newer models above 2008 don’t require that
I'm not sure. I know this procedure will work for 2011 to 2018 models
At 8:26. What is the part number or name for that "anchor" point bracket.
I had mine done under warranty long time ago. It broke again. Now I know. Did you buy OEM or aftermarket parts? Did you clean then lube it with white lithium grease?
I bought OEM parts. I’ll leave the choice of cleaning and lubricating up to you.
Always buy OEM parts, yes clean then use lithium grease, it works the best for rods and cables..
bro and for sienna 2008 the sliding door cable is different! "Which do you recommend for 2008?"
I have 2008. just found a video looks the same halfway through it now. If the parts are that expensive, I'm just going to leave it. I got the door to latch now by removing the broke cable end by door handle. it will be bunched up keeping other part from moving properly. The channel is "The Car Care Nut" video name is "Toyota Sienna Sliding Doors | Why This Door Cost $1800+ To Repair? Everything You Need to Know" hope this helps. these guys are great that take the time to make videos. good luck
Yes, please note the description, this is for 2011-2018 year models.
Where is you shop?
Grand Haven, MI
Do you have the part number for just the cable? Everyone is trying to sell me the whole motor assembly for over $600.
Check the description. It’s $45 on Amazon
How much should it cost to replace it at a mechanic?
I would imagine that a dealer or mechanic would want close to $1,000 for this repair.
$700 with tax at dealer.
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?
For how easy it is to take the door panel off, do that and see if there’s anything getting stuck in the way.
And please remove the baby from the van.
I just pay 302 dollars for my van door😢😢😢
Always check TH-cam first!
Ummm wows! I’m excited to try my hand at this eeeeee🥹😳😁🤣🙃
will this apply to 2020 sienna (canada) thanks
It should work for models with the year 2011 to 2018