How-to: Driver's door lock assembly replacement

The door lock finally gave up the ghost! Though after cleaning it having it outside the truck it'll likely work much better but for a C-note i suppose I'll get another 20 years outta it. It was beginning to require pretty much slamming the door to get the old worn out latch to operate correctly even after attempting to clean it and lubricating the assembly. Even then I could sometimes grab the bottom of the door and pull it open even though it looked closed. Part#

$108 69304-0C010 Door Lock Sub-Assembly

69304-0C010 for a 2006 Tundra.

The process is pretty straight forward after removing the door panel/card. I made a shitty YT video in an attempt to help people visually instead of typing with a bunch of pictures.

Door works and closes like new now. Part cost around 102.00 with a 25% off sale at one of the online dealers in AL.

https://youtu.be/vdl_kQrJKyk?si=LCXuVs2B9UjJV8NQ

 

Yeah, I still can’t figure out why Toyota chose to use that white plastic along the latch pieces, unless it’s a bushing of sorts? I’ve seen so many bare of those it’s not funny.

Y’all double cab guys are lucky. I haven’t been able to find just the latch alone for my truck or I’d probably buy a new driver and passenger door latch before Toyota ultimately decides to disco the damn things.

 

You took the time to add chapters! Nice work

 

I can do that! Gave me chance to poke fun at myself a little for once (I do satirical timestamps for a dog training channel for fun). I figured it was the least I could do since I'm not good at the videography part and the video was so F'in long.