Removal Procedure
- Open the rear and the front doors.
- Insert a small flat bladed tool between the door wire harness conduit (2) and the hinge pillar in order to depress and release the tab (3)
- Remove the door wire harness from the hinge pillar.
- Disconnect the door wire harness from the body wire harness.
- Remove the door check link fasteners from the pillar.
- Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
- Lift the door in order to remove the door.
Installation Procedure
- Align the door hinge halves.
- Lower the door so the hinge halves mate together.
- Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners (1).
- Touch up any paint damage to the intermediate rear door hinge fasteners with body color paint.
- Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
- Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness.
- Snap the wire harness connectors into the hinge pillar.
- Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Important: Use Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or an equivalent prior to installing the fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
