Front Side Door Replacement

Front Side Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Rendezvous) .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power (Power) Mirror Replacement - Power (Power Folding) .
4. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Outer .
5. Remove the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
6. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
7. Remove the frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
8. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
9. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
10. Remove the inside handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
11. Remove the lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .
12. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
13. Remove the rubber conduit. Refer to Front Side Door Conduit Replacement .
14. Remove the wiring harness. Refer to Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
15. Remove the body side moldings. Refer to Front Side Door Molding Replacement (Rendezvous) .




16. Support the front door.
17. Remove the bolt from the upper hinge keeper strap.
Important: Do not dislodge the washer on the lower hinge.


18. Remove the bolts from the front lower door hinge side.
19. With an assistant, lift off the front door from the upper hinge.
20. Remove the side hinge. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

1. Install the front door side hinge. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .




2. With an assistant, lower the front door onto the body side strap of the upper door hinge.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. With an assistant, install the front lower door hinge side bolts.

Tighten the front lower door hinge side bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

4. With an assistant, install the keeper strap bolt of the upper door hinge.

Tighten the keeper strap bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the wiring harness. Refer to Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
6. Install the rubber conduit. Refer to Front Side Door Conduit Replacement .
7. Install the body side moldings. Refer to Front Side Door Molding Replacement (Rendezvous) .
8. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
9. Install the lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .
10. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
11. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
12. Install the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
13. Install the frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
14. Install the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
15. Install the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Outer .
16. Install the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
17. Install the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power (Power) Mirror Replacement - Power (Power Folding) .
18. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
19. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Rendezvous) .
20. Inspect the front door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .