FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least one other person to prevent the front door from falling.

Caution

•  When the front door checker securing bolts are removed, the front door may open until it contacts the front fender panel causing the front door and the front fender panel to be damaged. Before removing the front door, overlap and adhere the protective tape to the position shown in the figure and be careful not to damage the front door and the front fender panel.

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

2.  Remove bolt A shown in the figure.

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3.  Remove the connector.

4.  Remove bolts B.

5.  Remove the front door.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT.)

Connector Removal Note

1.  Partially peel back the rubber boot in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the connector.

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2.  Using a remover tool, press the tabs in the directions of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove the upper part of the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (3).

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3.  Using a remover tool, press the tabs in the directions of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (3).

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4.  Release the lever lock by pressing the connector tab shown in the figure and tilt the lever in the direction of the arrow.

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5.  Disconnect the connector.