Front Door: Service and Repair
Door Assembly Removal and InstallationDoor Assembly Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the bolt and the door hold-open link from the body.
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door. (Front door shown, rear door similar.)
4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.
Door Assembly Installation
1. Connect the electrical connector and the body-to-door rubber grommet.
CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts. (Front door shown, rear door similar.)
3. Adjust the door for proper fit.
Tighten:
Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb.ft).
4. Install the door hold-open link to the body with the.
Tighten:
Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb.ft).
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Diagnosis.
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Windnoise Diagnosis.