Rear Door Replacement

Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

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




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


17. Remove the bolts from the lower door hinge side.
18. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear door from the upper hinge.
19. Remove the upper hinge from the rear door. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper rear door hinge to the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement .




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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. With the aid of an assistant, install the lower rear door hinge side bolts.

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

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

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

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