Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear door hinge cover (1) from the vehicle by gently prying in order to release the plastic retainers which secure the cover.
2. Remove the rear door window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement (Service and Repair) in Stationary Windows.
3. Remove the spare wheel carrier. Refer to Spare Wheel and Carrier Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rear window washer nozzle. Refer to Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement.
5. Remove the rear door trim panel seal. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (2 Door) (Water Deflector Replacement (2 Door))Water Deflector Replacement (4 Door) (Water Deflector Replacement (4 Door)) .
6. Remove the rear door upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Lower) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Lower))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Left) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Left))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Right) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Right)) .
7. Remove the rear license plate housing. Refer to Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door) (Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door))Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (4 Door) (Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (4 Door)) .
8. Remove the rear door lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement (Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement) .
9. Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement (2 Door) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (2 Door))Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - Without Power Locks) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - Without Power Locks))Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - With Power Locks) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - With Power Locks)) .




10. Remove the rear window wiper motor. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement.
11. Remove the rear door bumper. Refer to Rear Door Bumper Replacement (2 Door) (Rear Door Bumper Replacement (2 Door))Rear Door Bumper Replacement (4 Door) (Rear Door Bumper Replacement (4 Door)) .
12. Remove the rear door strut. Refer to Door Support Replacement - Rear (Door Support Replacement - Rear) .
13. Remove the screw (2) which secures the rear door wiring harness ground wire (3).
14. Release the plastic retainers which secure the rear door wiring harness (3) to the rear door.
15. Feed the wiring harness (3) through the rear door.
16. Remove the grommet and wiring harness (3) from the rear door.




17. Suitably support the rear door.
18. Remove the 4 bolts (3) which secure the rear door lower hinge to the rear door (2).
19. Remove the 2 bolts (1) which secure the rear door upper hinge to the rear door (2).
20. Remove the rear door (2) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear door (2) to the vehicle. Secure the door with the 2 rear door upper hinge bolts (1). Do not tighten fully at this time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the 4 bolts (3) which secure the rear door lower hinge to the rear door (2).

Tighten the rear door hinge bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

3. Remove the support from the rear door.




4. Install the grommet and rear door wiring harness (3) to the rear door.
5. Feed the wiring harness (3) through the rear door. Secure the wiring harness to the rear door with the plastic retainers.
6. Install the screw (2) which secures the rear door wiring harness ground wire (3).
7. Install the rear door strut. Refer to Door Support Replacement - Rear (Door Support Replacement - Rear) .
8. Install the rear door bumper. Refer to Rear Door Bumper Replacement (2 Door) (Rear Door Bumper Replacement (2 Door))Rear Door Bumper Replacement (4 Door) (Rear Door Bumper Replacement (4 Door)) .
9. Install the rear window wiper motor. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement.
10. Install the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement (2 Door) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (2 Door))Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - Without Power Locks) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - Without Power Locks))Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - With Power Locks) (Rear Door Lock Replacement (4 Door - With Power Locks)) .
11. Install the rear door lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement (Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement) .
12. Install the rear license plate housing. Refer to Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door) (Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door))Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (4 Door) (Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (4 Door)) .
13. Install the rear door upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Lower) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Lower))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Left) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Left))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Right) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Upper Right)) .
14. Install the rear door trim panel seal. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (2 Door) (Water Deflector Replacement (2 Door))Water Deflector Replacement (4 Door) (Water Deflector Replacement (4 Door)) .




15. Install the rear window washer nozzle. Refer to Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement.
16. Install the spare wheel carrier. Refer to Spare Wheel and Carrier Replacement (Service and Repair) .
17. Install the rear door window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement (Service and Repair) in Stationary Windows.
18. Install the rear door hinge cover (1) to the rear door. Ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.




19. Adjust the rear door lock striker (2) vertical measurement in order to align with the center of the rear door lock (1).
20. Keep the lock striker (2) level while moving the striker sideways in order to adjust the rear door flushness with the quarter panel, as needed. Refer to Door Adjustment () in Doors.