Rear Door: Service and Repair

Door Replacement - Rear


Tools Required
* J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
* J 36796 Clip Zip Removal Tool
* J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Alignment Tool



Removal Procedure

1. Mark the location of the hinges (upper and lower) on the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door Service and Repair
3. Remove the door module.
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Inside (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the energy absorber pad. Refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Rear Door (Energy Absorber Pad Replacement) .
7. Remove the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner (Service and Repair) .
8. Remove the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer (Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement) .
9. Remove the door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
10. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
11. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window (Service and Repair) .
12. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Door Frame Applique Replacement - Rear () .
13. Remove the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Bottom Auxiliary (Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement) .
14. Remove the front window run channel. Refer to Window Channel Replacement - Rear Door Front (Window Channel Replacement - Rear Door Front) .
15. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Outside (Service and Repair) .
16. Remove the door latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
17. Remove the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Upper Auxiliary (Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Upper Auxiliary) .




18. Insert a small flat bladed tool between the door wire harness conduit (2) and the hinge pillar in order to depress and release the tab (3) on the door wiring harness connector.




19. Remove the door wire harness from the hinge pillar.
20. Disconnect the door wiring harness from the body wiring harness.




21. Remove the rubber conduit and wiring harness (1) from the door.
22. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair) .




23. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
24. Lift the door to remove.
25. Remove the door hinges. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the door hinges to the pillar and the door. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
2. Align the door hinge halves.
3. Lower the door so the hinge halves mate together.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


Important: Use Loctite(R) Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to installing the fasteners.


4. Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners (1).

Tighten the fasteners to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

5. Touch up any paint damage to the intermediate hinge fasteners with body color paint.
6. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair) .




7. Route the wiring harness (1) and conduit into the door.




8. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness electrical connector.
9. Snap the wire harness connectors into the hinge pillar.
10. Install the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Upper Auxiliary (Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Upper Auxiliary) .
11. Install the door latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Outside (Service and Repair) .
13. Install the front window run channel. Refer to Window Channel Replacement - Rear Door Front (Window Channel Replacement - Rear Door Front) .
14. Install the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Bottom Auxiliary (Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement) .
15. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Door Frame Applique Replacement - Rear () .
16. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window (Service and Repair) .
17. Install the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
18. Install the door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
19. Install the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer (Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement) .
20. Install the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner (Service and Repair) .
21. Install the energy absorber pad. Refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Rear Door (Energy Absorber Pad Replacement) .
22. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Inside (Service and Repair) .
23. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments) .
24. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
25. Install the door module.
26. Install the door trim panel.
27. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer toDoor Adjustment (Adjustments) .