Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair
4. Remove the Inflatable restraint side impact sensor mounting plate if equipped. Refer to SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door (SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door).




5. Remove the front door check link to pillar bolt and nut.




6. Remove the front door check link to inner door bolts.
7. Remove the front door check link from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front door check link to the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the front door check link to inner door bolts.

Tighten the front door to check link bolt 5 Nm (45 lb in).




3. Install the front door check link to pillar nut and bolt.

Tighten the front door check link to pillar nut and bolt to 5 Nm (45 lb in).

4. Install the Inflatable restraint side impact sensor mounting plate if equipped. Refer to SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door (SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door).
5. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair
6. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
7. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.