Replacement door panel inserts?

Hello Tundras.com community! New member here. I've had a 2006 SR5 4x4 since buying it new, and love it. I'm considering selling it for a 2nd gen Tundra and have been fixing the small little issues that I overlook but a prospective buyer might complain about.

I've noticed that the leather insert (what I'm calling it for lack of a better term) on each of my doors is starting to pull out at the edges. Mostly on the driver's side, but it's noticeable on all. It's the piece of leather trim (probably cloth on base version) that goes behind the door handle itself, including the opener / lock assembly. I've tried to glue it back into place but with mixed results and am considering replacing them if it's possible.

Has anyone successfully replaced these? I'm curious if there are part numbers or a better description you could point me to, or have any experience to share. I've searched this site as best I can and didn't see anything, but if there's an existing thread out there I'd love to be pointed to it. Thanks!

 

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Seriously, if you don't mind, post up some pics, not only of the truck but at least one of the "leather trim" issue. There are numerous folks with expertise in all these areas but knowing better certain things, help with parts ordering or upholstery suggestions would be easier.

https://parts.toyotaofcoolsprings.c...5--4-7l-v8-gas/body--interior-trim-front-door

 

Yup, a picture's worth a thousand words. I circled the part I'm referring to in red. I didn't see that part itemized in the diagram you sent, but thanks for passing it on! Hopefully someone will know whether it's available separately.

 

that's knarly lookin

Not knowing what rest of the truck looks like, I'm not sure I would concern myself with door issue. If I was concerned, I personally would have to take the whole door panel off so that I could remove the plastic shell that the fabric and foam is adhered to. On the backside you will see plastic tits that affix the plastic shell to the door panel. In the pic below the white plastic shell is now attached back to the door panel with proper lengthen screws. If you choose to do it yourself, the fabric is also adhered to the foam, so the less disturbance of fabric and foam the better. I would even consider taking the door shell to an auto upholster to see what they would charge.

 

Thanks for that pic! I've removed the door panel before to install speakers but didn't know what the back side of that plastic bit looks like. Good idea on asking an upholsterer if it comes to that - I've got a guy who fixed my sagging headliner a few years ago and did a great job, so I may reach out to him.

 

What kind of adhesive are you using? They have specially formulated high bond fabric glue for upholstery for things like this.

 

Let's here the details on your truck and where you are...there are people on here looking for what you have....and that trim condition will not concern them on a one owner truck that's been well maintained mechanically.

 

I had tried a couple, like Gorilla Glue and some basic hot glue. But I picked up some fabric glue and Gorilla hot glue sticks on my way home so will give one of those a shot. Thanks for the suggestion on the fabric / upholstery glue!

 

so if you cut the plastic nipples off you can resecure with screws huh? i want to go to a black interior... the fabric is the big issue

 

Good point - I hadn't really considered posting for sale here, but good idea if/when I get to that.

I am in the DFW area of Texas. Truck is a 2006 SR5 4x4 with 182,000 miles. I'm the original owner and have had a great experience with the truck. Added some goodies when I bought it, like Moto Metal 951 rims, Katzkin leather, bedliner / Bakflip bedcover, Webasto sunroof, Flowmaster single exhaust, leveling kit, and a few others. Just did the timing belt and water pump, and replaced shocks/struts all around along with front control arms & bushings. Runs well, though I'm looking into getting transmission refill / service as I've noticed a clunk or two recently and seen some similar symptoms on this forum with low fluid. Same goes for slight surging at 2K RPM that might be fuel pump. Would get those taken care of before putting it on the market. Some light cosmetic damage from a few hail dings and a stray tree branch, but I don't even see them anymore. Overall a great truck! Only considering replacing it as a buddy is giving me a great deal on his 2008 CM should I want it.

 

Is this your truck ? You should consider posting more, we love pictures !

 

Yup that's it! Ol' Blue has been a great ride for the past 13 years. I'll have to throw some higher-res photos up once I get her cleaned up.

 

Mine were looking a little ragged so I removed the panel and rewrapped it with some vinyl I found locally. I used a razor to slice most of it free from the plastic. 3M 77 heavy duty works wonders.

Most of the padding underneath disintegrated, so I used some felt padding. Getting it back together was slightly tricky and needed lots of clamps to hold it in place while the glue dried.

Pretty happy with it. Also added some tweeters in the process.

 

Nice! I like that solution as well. On my '06 the panels are smaller and don't wrap around the handle assembly quite like yours do, so it would probably be even easier. Another idea in the back pocket!

 

I had the same on a Honda Odessey minivan. I took the panels off as described above, and re-glued the leather edges with contact cement. I put the panels back by melting the tabs where I had to break it free to remove the panels, and added a little 2-part epoxy where there were not enough plastic left to melt securely.

The cement can get a little messy to work with, but the end results were solid.

 

Thanks for the suggestion! If it comes to the point where I have to remove the panel and go that route, I like what you did.

 

I re glued my 06 panels

On the back side i used a drill bit to drill out the weld spots to just barely break them free

I also used a little drill bit to drill center holes and used large pan head screws to hold them tight

A little plastic jb weld around the area and in good to go several years later!