Rear Side Door Replacement

Rear Side Door Removal

Removal Procedure





1. Open the front and the rear doors.
2. Remove the door wire harness conduit (1) from the center pillar.
3. Disconnect the door wire harness (1) from the body wire harness (2).




4. Remove the check link bolt from the center pillar.




5. Remove the intermediate hinge bolts (1) from both hinges.
6. Lift the door to remove.



Installation Procedure

1. Align the door hinge halves.
2. 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 bolts.


3. Install the intermediate door hinge bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Position the check link arm to the pillar.
5. Install the check link bolt to the center pillar.

Tighten the check link bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Touch up any damage to the intermediate rear door hinge fasteners with body color paint.




7. Connect the door wire harness (1) to the body wire harness (2).
8. Install the door wire harness conduit (1) into the center pillar.
9. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments) .