Front Door: Service and Repair

Door Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the bolt and the door hold-open link from the body.




3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door, (front door shown, rear door similar).
4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the electrical connector and the body-to-door rubber grommet
2. With the aid of an assistant, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts, (front door shown, rear door similar).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




4. Install the door hold-open link to the body.

Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation Waterleak Test Preparation.
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise Air/Wind Noise Test.