FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Repair Procedures





REPLACEMENT

1. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the handle cover (A).




2. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.




3. Remove the outside handle pad (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

DOOR BELT WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
1. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the door belt weatherstrip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

DOOR TRIM REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the inside handle cover (A).




2. Loosen the door trim (B) mounting screws. release the clips that hold the door trim, then remove the door trim by pulling it upward. disconnect the power window switch connector (A).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure of connectors is plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

GLASS REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the door trim.
2. Remove the door belt weatherstrip.
3. After loosening the mounting bolt and screw, then remove the quarter glass assembly (A).




4. Release the rear channel mounting bolt and nut.

CAUTION:
Take care not to drop to glass and scratch the glass surface.

5. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the clip, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.
- Adjust the position of the glass as necessary .

INSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the door trim.
2. Loosen the inside handle (A) mounting screw.
Push the inside handle forward to disconnect from the door module.




3. Disconnect the lock cable and (A) inside handle connect cable (B).





POWER WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the door trim.
2. After disconnecting the connector (A), remove the power window motor (B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.

SPEAKER REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the door trim.
2. Drill out the rivets to remove the speaker (B) from the door module.
3. Disconnect the speaker connector (A).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Use sheet metal screws to secure the speaker.

MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the following parts.
A. Door trim.
B. Window glass.
C. Outside handle.
2. Loosen the mounting screw (A).




3. After loosening the door module mounting bolts, remove the door module (A).




4. Disconnect the connector (B).
5. Detach the clips, then remove the wiring harness(C).




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
1. Loosen the checker mounting bolts.
2. Detach the clips, then remove the weatherstrip(A).




3. Installation is the reverse the removal.

ADJUSTMENT

DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom, door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.

1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust at the hinges (A):
A. Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door IN or OUT until it aligns flush with the body.
B. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door BACKWARD or FORWARD, UP or DOWN as necessary to equalize the gaps.
C. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.




3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.




4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.




5. Check for water leaks.

DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it.
If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed.
The striker can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker.




2. Lightly loosen the screws.
3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.
Do not tap the striker too hard.
4. Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
5. Lightly tighten the screws.
6. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.