Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION










1. Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel. See - Locations.






2. Disconnect the front door electrical connector at the A-pillar.






3. Remove the door check bolt.







4. With a wax pencil, mark the position of each hinge and remove the hinge-to-door bolts.

- To install, tighten to 24 Nm {2.4 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.

CAUTION: To minimize the possibility of cross threading, hand start all fasteners during the installation.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the door, this step requires an assistant.
5. Remove the front door.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.