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Rear Door Limiter: Service and Repair



Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.




1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
2. Remove the rear door lower speaker.
3. Remove the check link bolts at the hinge pillar.




4. Remove the check link nuts from the door frame.
5. Remove the check link from the door through the speaker opening.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the check link to the door frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the nuts to the check link.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Install the check link bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the rear door lower speaker.
5. Install the rear door trim panel.