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Front Door

FRONT DOOR

REMOVAL

COUPE

NOTE: The retaining clips used on the door hinge pins are not to be reused. Verify availability prior to proceeding.




1. Open and support door on a suitable lifting device.
2. Disconnect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.
3. Mark the location of the hinge.
4. Remove bolts attaching door check strap to hinge pillar.
5. Remove bolts attaching lower hinge (4) to door.
6. Remove bolts attaching upper hinge (1) to door.
7. Remove door (3) from vehicle.

CONVERTIBLE




1. Open and support door on a suitable lifting device.
2. Disconnect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.
3. Mark the location of the hinge.
4. Remove bolts attaching door check strap to hinge pillar.
5. Remove bolts attaching lower hinge (4) to door.
6. Remove bolts attaching upper hinge (1) to door.
7. Remove door (3) from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

COUPE




1. Align the hinge marks and position door to the hinges on vehicle.
2. Install bolt into hinge top hole on the right side or bottom hole left side (smallest hole).
3. Install bolt into hinge bottom hole on the right side or top hole left side (slotted hole).
4. Install bolts attaching door check strap to hinge pillar.
5. Connect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.
6. Verify door flush and gap measurements, adjust as necessary.

CONVERTIBLE




1. Align the hinge marks and position door to the hinges on vehicle.
2. Install bolt into hinge top hole on the right side or bottom hole left side (smallest hole).
3. Install bolt into hinge bottom hole on the right side or top hole left side (slotted hole).
4. Install bolts attaching door check strap (2) to hinge pillar.
5. Connect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.
6. Verify door flush and gap measurements, adjust as necessary. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications.