The inner hatch latch mechanism is seized. You need to pull the door panel with it closed. It will be tight but it will come off without cracking. Spray lube around inside of latch. Get a long screw driver and pry the link from the key. The latch won't release until the key link goes to the unlock position. It will be seized. It is easy to figure which way to move it if you have someone insert the key into the closed hatch and try to move it.
SOURCE: Rear door
Here's a link to the detailed instructions for this repair. It's not too difficult, just a little tedious dealing with small parts.
Good luck!
http://www.findonefindall.com/toyota-sienna/siennareardoor.htm
SOURCE: 2003 toyota sienna lift door knob broken. how to open the ldoor
The handle that broke had a little 'finger' that actuated the release mechanism. The only way to open the back hatch is to remove the inner panel and push on the release mechanism.
Once off, you can either a) buy a replacement handle (expensive) or b) do what I did and simply make a piece of L-shaped metal to lever the release mechanism from the outside.
If your handle is completely off of the door you can look up under the little plastic cover (that hides the handle) and see the slot on the right side that the release handle inserts into. You need to stick the lever into that slot, and angle it down about 30 degrees from horizontal to get under the latch mechanism, which unlocks the hatch if you pry it upwards.
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I have the same problem with my sienna. Do I need to purchase a repair book or is it simple enough that you could explain how to get to those plastic rod connectors?
SOURCE: My rear doors on my
The same thing happened to us. We have a 2000. The
fix is easy, sort of. From the inside of the van, remove the bolts
holding the handle and the pull ******** the hatch (inside). Then,
starting from the top of the window, remove the plastic molding. It just
snaps off. After you remove the top window plastic, then remove the
molding on either side of the window, and finally, the large piece
covering the inside of the hatch. Once you remove all the plastic, you
will see a cable leading to the hatch clasp at the bottom of the door.
Just pull the cable and the hatch will open.
Other comments tell us thet, if
you can remove the inner door panel you will see a maze of cables
running to the various locking points on the sliding door. If the cable
going to the front latch on the sliding door is broken (or in my case,
simply dislodged inside the door) the door acts as if it is frozen shut.
The front cable is short, and easily replaced even by a newbie mechanic.
Keep us updated.
SOURCE: 2001 Toyota Sienna r.h. sliding door ''rear latch switch'' location
To start, the noun "''rear latch switch'' is incorrect. It's actually called "Slide Door Lock". It's located on page BO-20 of the Toyota Repair Manual for the 2001 Sienna. There are two door locks on one sliding door. One in the front and one in the rear. Obviously, you want the one in the rear. The location for the "Slide Door Lock" (which also contains an electric switch) is in the rear of the sliding door located mid way up door. You can see (sliding door opened from the back) it without dissembling the door. And, the lock is made up of plastic (dirty white in color).
To start, the noun "''rear latch switch'' is incorrect. It's actually called "Slide Door Lock". It's located on page BO-20 of the Toyota Repair Manual for the 2001 Sienna. There are two door locks on one sliding door. One in the front and one in the rear. Obviously, you want the one in the rear. The location for the "Slide Door Lock" (which also contains an electric switch) is in the rear of the sliding door located mid way up door. You can see (sliding door opened from the back) it without dissembling the door. And, the lock is made up of plastic (dirty white in color).
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