Front Door: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the bolt and the door hold open link from the body.
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door.




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.






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts.
3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

Tighten
Tighten the door hinge bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb.ft).

4. Install the door hold open link to the body with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the door hold open link-to-body bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb.ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the water leak test.
7. Check for Wind noise.