Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the door wire harness electrical connector at the A-pillar.
3. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.




4. Remove the bolts attaching the check strap to the A-pillar.

NOTE: The epoxy washers should not be removed from the hinge. If the washers are removed the door may have to be re-adjusted.

5. Remove the nuts attaching the door hinges to the door.
6. Carefully remove the door from the body.




7. If necessary, remove the front door hinges from the door.

INSTALLATION




1. If removed, install the front door hinges (3) onto the door.
2. Carefully position the door to the body and support the door with a suitable lifting device.




3. Loosely install the four bolts (2) that secure the front door hinges to the A-pillar.
4. Align the door to the body using the reference marks made during the removal procedure.
5. Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) using the sequence shown.




6. Connect the front door wire harness to the body wire harness.




7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. If necessary, adjust the front door.