Side Rear Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: For the removal of the rear door assembly, perform steps 15 thru 21.
1. Open and support the rear door.
2. Open the front door.
3. Remove the door trim panel.
4. Remove the water deflector.
5. Remove the inside handle.
6. Remove the window regulator.
7. Remove the energy absorber.
8. Remove the outside door handle.
9. Remove the lock cylinder.
10. Remove the door lock.
11. Remove the door window.
12. Remove the rear stationary window.
13. Remove the rear door reveal molding.
14. Remove the rear door electrical harness through the opening in the rear door.
15. Remove the carpet retainer.
16. using a grease pencil, mark the location of the rear door hinges to the rear door.
17. Remove the rubber conduit from the center pillar.
18. Disconnect the rear door harness electrical connector.
19. Route the rear door harness electrical connector through the opening in the center pillar.
20. With an assistant, remove the rear door hinge to rear door bolts.
21. With an assistant, remove the rear door from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: For the installation of the rear door assembly, perform steps 1 thru 7.
1. With an assistant, position the rear door to the hinges.
2. With an assistant, align the hinges to the marks on the rear door.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. With an assistant, install the rear door hinge to rear door bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear door hinge bolts to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
4. Route the rear door electrical harness connector through the opening in the center pillar.
5. Install the rubber conduit to the center pillar.
6. Connect the rear door electrical harness connector.
7. Install the carpet retainer.
8. Install the rear door electrical harness through the opening in the rear door.
9. Install the rear door reveal molding.
10. Install the rear stationary window.
11. Install the door window.
12. Install the door lock.
13. Install the outside door handle.
14. Install the lock cylinder.
15. Install the energy absorber.
16. Install the window regulator.
17. Install the inside handle.
18. Install the water deflector.
19. Install the door trim panel.
20. Carefully close the door. Inspect the door for proper alignment.