2004 Toyota corolla driver side power window

SOURCE: removing door panel in 2000 toyota corolla

remove phillips scew and the door handle. remove padded arm rest on the door by lifting it up, and remove 2 screws. You can use a panel tool to remove the plastic toggle like pins holding the panel border in. Be as gentle as possible they may break due to becoming brittle.

SOURCE: 2003 toyota corolla sedan - power window stuck

u have to open the door pad for inspection of power winow motor and linkages

SOURCE: 1995 Toyota Corolla Door Handle

My husband (who is a weight lifter) managed to bust our door handles three times during the hot summer months. It was about $35 for the not so fancy handles and installation, I think over $50 for someone to do the fancy painted handle (driver's side door). We had it done since I think at least one of the times, the door would have had to be dismantled.
FYI the Toyota dealer said that in the hot summer months, the door handles were the items ordered the most for Toyotas across the board. We don't live in a hot climate anymore, and havent had any problems with melted/broken handles.

SOURCE: 1998 toyota sienna window on the driver side won't go up to close

Sadly, the power windows on this van are not very robust. Worse yet, the windows will go down but not go up--except perhaps a little at a time. But eventually the motor will no longer work.

I disassembled my power window and found there was no way to replace the motor except with a (very, very expensive) factory part.

My passenger window is currently broken like this, and I disconnected the wiring to prevent anyone from operating it. I keep my passenger window very very clean because friction (like sap from the Almond tree in our front yard) wears out the automatic windows quicker.

In your case, there's no real workaround because it's the driver's window--go to the dealer and see what type of price you can get for the replacement part.

My condolences.

SOURCE: 2001 Toyota corolla LE: Driver side power window problems

The motor is burned out, likely due to heavily worn brushes inside. As the motor cools (from lack of use) it becomes usable again, but quickly heats up and seizes with use.

You will need to replace the window motor. If you are mechanically inclined it is not a difficult job.

The door panel needs to be removed (numerous philips screws and push fasteners), then there are two 10mm bolts holding the glass to the regulator. Support the glass in the upward position with tape or suction cup supporting devices.

Disconnect the power to the motor and unbolt the regulator from the door (about 5 10mm bolts), then slide the regulator and motor assembly out the door opening.
If you purchased a complete regulator/motor (typical aftermarket), simply install the new one in reverse order.
If you purchased just the motor (typical OEM), you will need to unbolt the motor from the regulator. Becautious as the regulator is spring loaded and will snap open once the motor separates. Install the new motor with the regulator in the same position as before disassembly, and reinstall into the vehicle.

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