Rear Door: Service and Repair

Removal




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the bolt and the door hold open link from the body.




3. With the aid of another technician, remove the door hinge bolts and the rear door.




4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation




1. Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.




2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the door hinge bolts.
3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

Tighten
Tighten the door hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).




4. Install the rear door hold open link to the body with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the door hold open link-to-body bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the water leak test.
7. Check for Wind noise.