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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

This is the most detailed information thank you for sharing.

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

Great job explaining it. Thank you

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

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

Thanks for all the great info

Thanks man! Very helpful 👌

Nice video man, helped a ton 👍

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

Your video really help me. Thanks a lot.

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

It felt wholesome watching this video

Excellent! Very clear.

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!

Great video

Great job well explained!

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

Video was very helpful thanks man

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

Super helpful 🙏🏼thanks !!

Excellent presentation,its very usefull to me.

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.

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.

very nicely done video

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

Great Video!

Great video!!!

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

thank you very helpful

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.

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

Thanks you help me figure out how to do it

Thanks Bro ....

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!

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

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

Thank you

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.

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!

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.

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

Link for part?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hi Everyman, Do you have body shop ? if you do, where is it located?

Thanks for this video. Looks like I need to remove the entire latch to replace the door handle cable. I may be able to replace it with out pulling it all the way out. Doesn’t look too difficult but it is a little intimidating for a first timer. Local shop wanted $250!. I bought the cable for $40 and gonna try myself. Any tips?

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

My next project.

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!

Did you Plasti dip the front grill?

My issue may just be the actuator vs the latch

Has anyone been able to find the actuator only for the the early 2000s sequoia/tundra? All I can find is the whole sub assembly.

What’s the part number

Convinces me why the mechanic is going to charge whatever they are going to charge. 😅 But there is no excuse for the dealer charging $50 to replace a cabin air filter on my Prius that took me five minutes.

After replacing the latch the door will not even open at all, help!

was anyone battery draining from this issue?

buy a pack of door clips before you start or itll end up floppy

What a pain in the A$$.