Rear Door: Service and Repair

REAR DOOR

CAUTION:
- When removing and installing the rear door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to protect the door and body.
- When removing and installing rear door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment. Refer to "Fitting Adjustment".
- After installing, apply touch-up paint onto the head of the hinge nuts.
- Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Check rear door open/close operation after installation.

Removal




1. Remove the rear door harness grommet.




2. Disconnect the rear door harness connector.




3. Remove the check link bolt.

14.7 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)




4. Remove the hinge nuts and the door assembly.

24.5 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.