Front Door: Service and Repair

Door Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure






Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

1. Remove the front fender. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the door jamb.
3. Remove the front door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) .
4. Support the door.
5. Using a soft marker, mark around the outside of the hinge for installation purposes.
6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door hinge to body bolts.
7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the front door from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. With the aid of an assistant, position the front door and loosely install all hinge to body bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Align the hinge with the marks made during the removal procedure.

Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the front door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) .
4. Engage wiring harness grommet into door and install the front door wiring harness.
5. Connect the wiring harness connectors at the door jamb.
6. Verify the door is aligned properly. If door adjustment is required, refer to Door Adjustment - Front (Adjustments) .
7. Install the front fender. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.