Rear Door: Service and Repair

REAR DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING: Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

NOTE: The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the checker, turn the door screen over.




3. Remove in the order indicated below.
1. Connector (See Connector Removal Note) (See Connector Installation Note)
2. Checker pin
3. Rear door hinge
4. Rear door
5. Checker

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the rear door.

Connector Removal Note




1. Pull the pin outward.
2. Disconnect the connector.

Connector Installation Note

1. Push the pin in.
2. Connect the connector.
3. Push the pin in again.