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Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR

Removal and Installation


Front Door:






Rear Door:






NOTE: Front LH door shown, all other doors similar.

1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Remove the door check arm-to-body bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).







3. NOTE: The electrical connector has a lever that must be disengaged before the connector can be removed from the body.

Disconnect the door-to-body electrical connector.
- Disengage the door-to-body electrical connector lever.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the body.







4. Remove the 2 upper hinge-to-door bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).







5. NOTE: The next step requires the assistance of another technician.

Remove the 2 lower hinge-to-door bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Remove the door.







6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the alignment of the door. For additional information, refer to Door Alignment - Front or Door Alignment - Rear. Adjustments Adjustments