Driver's door not closing properly

2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
300,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALD WOODS
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Left door (driver) not closing properly.
Mar 27, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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RONALD WOODS
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I have to slam the door several times to make sure it closes correctly. When I try and close the door it leaves a gap.
Mar 28, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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Hello,

This sounds like the latch needs to be replaced you will need to remove the door panel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

This guide will give you an idea. Here are diagrams to show you how to do the job.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Mar 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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