Press the open button on the remote key fob to open the sliding doors.
Open sienna sliding door.
The other end of the handle pivots on a plastic rivet.
I found that piece inside the door a mirror flashlight and the flexible grabber came in handy here.
I have a 2010 sienna and its sienna sliding doors seem to open very well with the indoor door open button.
I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem.
My method is cheap about 4 6 70 after tax and shipping in minnesota each do.
This happens when the latch motor fails which is fairly common in toyota siennas.
Use the flat head screwdriver to pry it out far enough to remove.
Wait 10 seconds then open the door with the remote again.
Close the door and wait 10 seconds.
This design covers 2004 to 2010 sie.
Open the door with the remote a third time.
When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting the buttons there are a few troubleshooting options available for you.
They were time consuming high risk and more expensive.
I am having problems with opening the door when i try to open with the outside handle.
Once the third cycle completes the power door battery is reset.
This video will show you how to replace the driver s side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 toyota sienna.
The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds.
Luckily replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution.