Rear Door: Service and Repair

Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the rear door.




4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.




2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

* Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
* Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).


4. Install the rear door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation .
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise .