Front Door: Service and Repair

Front Door Assembly

Parts Location:

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Apply a setting mark on the body side hinge.
3. Remove the door check arm bolt.







4. Remove the upper and lower hinge bolts.
- Position a wood block under the door for protection and support the door assembly with hands during removal or installation.







5. Remove the door harness connector.
- Pull the door harness grommet out in order to disconnect the harness connector.







6. Remove the front door assembly.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Align the door fitting to the body.
- Check the fender and front door (1).
Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
Height (step): Flush

- Check the front door and rear door (2).
Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
Height (step): Flush

- Check the rear door and body (3).
Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
Height (step): Flush

Adjust clearance with door hinges.
Adjust height (step) by tapping on the fender lightly with a rubber hammer.







2. Tighten the door hinge bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)

3. Tighten the door check arm bolt and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)