Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR PANEL

REMOVAL

1. Remove lower trim and disconnect connectors from body harness.
2. Place a cloth or a wood block under door to prevent damage, and support it with a jack.
3. Remove checker pin by driving it upward. Be careful not to damage door and body.






4. Remove bolts (M8) securing upper and lower hinges to door, and remove door from hinges.

Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

5. Remove hinges by loosening hinges mounting bolt (M8) off of body.

Tightening torque: 29 N.m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.7 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Work carefully to avoid damaging door.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply grease to moving parts of door hinges.