Rear Door: Service and Repair

DOOR

REMOVAL

Fig. 1:

1. Disconnect the door wire harness electrical connector at the b-pillar. (Fig. 1)
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the outline of the door hinges on the door to aid in installation.
3. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.

NOTE: The epoxy bonded washers should not be separated from the hinge. If the washers are removed the door may have to be re-adjusted.

4. Remove the nuts and bolts attaching the door hinges to the door.

INSTALLATION

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device and install the door onto the hinges.
2. Install the bolts, nuts and washers, if there were removed previously, and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs).
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Adjust the door as necessary.