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Front Door: Service and Repair




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Removal and Installation

1. Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel.

2. Disconnect the front door electrical connector at the A-pillar.





3. Remove the door check bolt.





4. NOTICE: To minimize the possibility of cross threading, hand-start all fasteners during the installation.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the door, this step requires an assistant.

With a wax pencil, mark the position of each hinge and remove the hinge-to-door bolts.

- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).





5. Remove the front door.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Upon installation, verify that door is aligned.