Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Remove the front door water deflector.




3. Remove the front door check link to the hinge pillar bolt.




4. Remove the front door check link grommet (3).
5. Remove the front door check link to the door nuts.
6. Remove the front door check link (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure






Important: The letters R and L are molded into the check link arm. If you are installing on the right side, the letter R must face up; if you are installing on the left side, the letter L must face up.

1. Position the front door check link (1) in the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the front door check link to the door nuts.

Tighten the door check link to door nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the front door check link grommet (3).




4. Install the front door check link to the hinge pillar bolt.

Tighten the door check link to pillar bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the front door water deflector.
6. Install the front door trim panel.