Rear Door: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation of Rear Door

CAUTION:
- When removing and installing the rear door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to protect the door and body.
- When removing and installing rear door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.
Refer to "Fitting Adjustment".

- Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".
- After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the hinge mounting nuts.
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Check rear door open/close operation after installation.

REMOVAL




1. Pull out grommet and disconnect rear door harness connector.




2. Remove the mounting bolts of the check link on the vehicle.




3. Remove the door-side hinge mounting nuts, and remove the door assembly.

Torque: 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.