99-03 Lexus Rx300 Driver's Door Panel & Window Switch Removal

I will show you how to remove a 99-03 Lexus RX300 door panel. Please watch the entire video to ensure proper removal. I am not responsible if you break anything upon removal or install. This is simply a video documenting how I removed my door panel.

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  • @chuckdeez810
    @chuckdeez8105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video - I need to replace the driver side master control switch module and this helps a lot! Cheers

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Charles Kim Happy to help!

  • @chuckdeez810

    @chuckdeez810

    5 жыл бұрын

    so I tried to take that driver master control out yesterday with a pry tool at the top like you said, but it doesn't pop out easily so I gave up for now. It's a 2001 RX300 so it should just have the one clip at the top right? Can I be pretty aggressive with it? I am replacing the whole bezel and switch module anyway - thanks in advance!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Charles Kim you will need to just keep working with it. The clip is really tricky to get just make sure to not get too aggressive and break it due to the age the plasics are getting brittle. Look where the lock/unlock button is on the master switch follow it up to the top of the switch and that is just about dead center of the clip you need to press in on.

  • @chuckdeez810

    @chuckdeez810

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheInteriorAutoMechanic that was very helpful. I got it and replaced the switch. The windows all work now but the door locks still won't lock automatically. Is that a door lock issue since we can rule out the master switch?

  • @HelpingMinisrtry
    @HelpingMinisrtry5 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Took all the mystery out of it. Thank you

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jim DeMaio Happy to help! Please like and subscribe :)

  • @juhaninieminen5003
    @juhaninieminen5003 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. That made my day so much easier!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

  • @stephenwgreen78
    @stephenwgreen786 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this. Helping me not tear things up taking it apart😃

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    stgreen78 No problem at all glad to help! Be sure to subscribe and feel free to ask any car questions you may have in the future and I'll try to make a video.

  • @muhammadfauzi1625
    @muhammadfauzi16255 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video really helpfull we need more tutorial like this

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @tomh7307
    @tomh73072 жыл бұрын

    great video. would you post a still photo of the back of the top part of the switch panel so we can see exactly wear to insert tool to remove it and not break it. Thank you

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi while I'm not able to post a picture here is a link to an eBay listing that has multiple pictures of the switch you should be able to see the clip that the top of the master switch in the listing. Good luck on your project! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel. www.ebay.com/itm/99-03-LEXUS-RX300-MASTER-MAIN-DRIVER-LEFT-SIDE-FRONT-DOOR-WINDOW-CONTROL-SWITCH-/184232014380?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

  • @obus4186
    @obus41867 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very clear instructions. I do have a need for getting a rear door window back on the track mechanism for an RX300 (yr 2000) if you find the time. I hear it clanking around when I push the window button but it doesn't go up all the way. It will if I manually pull up the window and let it drop down into the mechanism to were it's seated properly and then it can go up all the way. Either way thanks for the information.

  • @hannahferland24
    @hannahferland246 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hannah Ferland Happy to help!

  • @squarebody4546
    @squarebody45462 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thanks! Took me less than ten minutes to replace widow switches.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

  • @dmarten102
    @dmarten1027 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, the tabs on the top and bottom of the door latch bezel were the key to getting it apart.

  • @TheBessie98
    @TheBessie985 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Can you show how to remove/replace a front signal light bulb on a 2001 Lexus RX-300?

  • @JDMHaze

    @JDMHaze

    4 жыл бұрын

    TheBessie9 here ya go www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2003_Lexus_RX300_3.0L_V6/lights/turn_signal_front

  • @hrandmahmoudi147
    @hrandmahmoudi1476 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it’s was good information thanks 🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    hrand mahmoudi no problem at all!

  • @khart1687
    @khart16876 жыл бұрын

    thanks so much!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    K Hart No problem glad to help!

  • @pigs4islam
    @pigs4islam7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, my 2001 RX driver side interior door handle stopped opening the door. I have to lower the window and reach around the outside to open the door, do i need to remove the door panel to repair or can i just remove the interior door handle to repair?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, I'm glad the video was helpful. 2 things could have happened. Either your door cable has broken or the plastic pieces in the inside of the handle have broken allowing your cable to come loose. If the cable has broken you will need to remove the panel. However if the handle clips just broke on the back side of the handle you can simply remove the interior door handle as seen in the video then install a new handle. If you need more help let me know.

  • @MrRonluker
    @MrRonluker8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @kalkulyatorknopochkin46
    @kalkulyatorknopochkin466 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо помог

  • @cyndygarrity7239
    @cyndygarrity72396 жыл бұрын

    I have a short that affects my door locks, driver side window and passenger rear window. I have checked all the fuses that is assigned to the door locks and windows. So where do I start first to try to locate where the short is ?

  • @chuckdeez810

    @chuckdeez810

    5 жыл бұрын

    You probably need to replace your Driver Side Master Control Switch (the module where all the window/lock push/pull switches are on the driver side door (as shown in this video) - I only know this b/c I have the exact same problem on my 2001 RX300 and this module fixes all those issues. It's a very common problem with these models.

  • @murdockme
    @murdockme2 жыл бұрын

    Great job and screw the people commenting about the camera work. You don't see them making these tutorials. Do you have link for the wedge tools on Amazon?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad the video helped you! Here is the link to the tools. Good luck on your project please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel. Kitbest Trim Removal Tool, 12Pcs Auto Panel Removal Tool Car Interior Trim Kit Fastener Rivet Remover Plastic Pry Tool for Automotive Radio Stereo Dash, Upholstery Toolkit www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2WNW1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_GBP60JFBJDDHDVCSVYH5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

  • @davidgalicia2889
    @davidgalicia28895 жыл бұрын

    Thanks that actually help

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    David Pt Happy to help!

  • @Darryl5
    @Darryl53 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful to get that pesky panel off to change out a side mirror!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

  • @urbancats1
    @urbancats17 ай бұрын

    Would this work on a rear door? Also, I'm using a 1999 Toyota Harrier, which I'm pretty sure is the same. Just different badges. Cheers, thanks.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 ай бұрын

    Honestly I'm not sure.

  • @charlesprescott9119
    @charlesprescott91192 жыл бұрын

    Thank u

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel!

  • @Dougarony
    @Dougarony Жыл бұрын

    Any video's on taking off the door panel with the door closed & from the inside? I think my door actuator has gone bad & I can't open the door from the inside or outside. Thanks for any help guys.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry for just now responding I never received a notification that you commented on the video. Unfortunately I do not have any videos on what you are asking for. Hopefully you got your issue taken care of; if not let me know and I might be able to give you some insight.

  • @Dougarony

    @Dougarony

    10 ай бұрын

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic thanks much, I got it by forcing my door lock knob all the way open, it wasn't going far enough.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Dougarony happy to hear you got it taken care of!

  • @davidboerner2677
    @davidboerner26774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I could not find the two missing screws under the control and under the arm rest.

  • @xoncide
    @xoncide7 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that plastic wedge to remove the master switch?

  • @JDMHaze

    @JDMHaze

    5 жыл бұрын

    xoncide online "panel removal tool" search ebay You can get them for less than $7 w/ fast and free shipping

  • @alexlarson9104
    @alexlarson91047 жыл бұрын

    hey i was watching this video and my 2000 lexus rx300 window is going slowly up and down... is there any way i can clean the motor to have it slide easier?? Also do you have any advice how to take off the rear bumper cover? I would greatly appreciate it and happy to give you my email!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm sorry for the late reply. To make the window rollup and down easier try putting some white lithium grease in the window track. I will work on making a video for the rear bumper. Thank you :)

  • @MikesGarageWorks
    @MikesGarageWorks6 жыл бұрын

    How hard is it to replace the window motor and lock ?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike's Garage Should be pretty easy. In my opinion the easiest way to replace the window motor is to remove the window regulator and motor all together, then replace the motor while you have it out. While its out you should be able to remove the lock easier too. Be sure not to drop the glass in the door when you remove the regulator and motor.

  • @jloveshe
    @jloveshe5 жыл бұрын

    My interior door handle no longer opens the door, needs new cable which i've ordered do you know how that goes?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi the door cable should be clearly visable once you remove the door panel. If need be I can make a video showing how the cable runs. Thanks so much :)

  • @jloveshe

    @jloveshe

    5 жыл бұрын

    that would be great but don't want you to go through any trouble.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jloveshe its not trouble at all I will do it Monday for you

  • @goodvin6918
    @goodvin69186 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо, хоть и не знаю язык все понял!!

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    рад помочь :)

  • @boundlessobsession6266
    @boundlessobsession62663 жыл бұрын

    How can I get the moonroof to close. I need to dismantle the moonroof switch. How does it come off?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi the moon roof switch should be held in with a few screws. Most likely they will be hidden behind the clear plastic light lens. You will need to pop that off (be gentle) then remove the screws. Then the moon roof console piece should be loose and you can pull it down and unplug it. Once you do that you should be able to see the moon roof motor and there should be a place to insert an Allen key and manually close the moon roof. I hope this helps! Good luck on your project!

  • @boundlessobsession6266

    @boundlessobsession6266

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheInteriorAutoMechanic ty for the reply!✌🍻

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@boundlessobsession6266 Happy to help!

  • @boundlessobsession6266

    @boundlessobsession6266

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheInteriorAutoMechanic Couldn't remove the light bezel. Looks to be a clip, in towards the rear of the vehicle. Can't get it off so something is a miss. Frustrated🙆

  • @stephaniepaskins436
    @stephaniepaskins4366 жыл бұрын

    Is this the same for a 99 lexus es300?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    6 жыл бұрын

    Steffy Paskins I do not believe that they are the same.

  • @fossnaomi
    @fossnaomi3 жыл бұрын

    if my rear passenger window is going super slow is that the motor going out?

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most likely yes it is

  • @duubtuub3071

    @duubtuub3071

    10 ай бұрын

    Try spraying silicone into the felt channels and "helping" the window up and down a few times with your hand. The resistance to the window moving increases dramatically with age.

  • @MPowerSubie12
    @MPowerSubie126 жыл бұрын

    To remove the door handle trim piece just stick a flathead right into the door lock switch on the top and then right underneath the handle for the bottom tab. Comes out in 2 seconds

  • @MarcG7424
    @MarcG74245 жыл бұрын

    Having a hard time getting the bezel around the door handle off

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    They are difficult to remove however it is very do able. If you get frustrated take a break and come back to it. I highly recommend getting the blue pry tools if you do not have them.

  • @MarcG7424

    @MarcG7424

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can't get to one right now it's raining and I need to get the window up thanks for replying

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MarcG7424 if you arent too worried about breaking the bezel, a good yank should remove it one you take the screw out. But be advised there is a very good chance that it will break but at least you can get your window up

  • @MarcG7424

    @MarcG7424

    5 жыл бұрын

    Got it without breaking it thank you

  • @ericgraham1722
    @ericgraham17227 жыл бұрын

    Great content/subject. TERRIBLE camera work.

  • @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    @TheInteriorAutoMechanic

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure when you do it, you can do better camera work thanks

  • @duubtuub3071

    @duubtuub3071

    10 ай бұрын

    @@TheInteriorAutoMechanic Some people won't watch the moon landing because it was shot by amateurs...