Rear Door: Service and Repair

Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the rear door.




4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.




2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

* Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
* Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

4. Install the rear door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the water leak test. Refer to Water leak Test Preparation (Water leak Test Preparation).
7. Check for Windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise (Air/Wind Noise Test).