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Door Replacement Front

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
    • J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Front Door Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove both the window inner and outer belt sealing strips. Refer to Molding Replacement - Window Belt .
  5. Remove the window channel retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  6. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  7. Remove the window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  8. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  9. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  10. Remove the front power window module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  11. Remove the rear window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  12. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  13. Remove the door latch. Refer to Door Latch Replacement .
  14. Remove the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  15. Remove the front door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 441822  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the door wiring harness connector from the body wiring harness connector.

  18. Object Number: 470124  Size: SH
  19. Remove the wiring harness clips (2) from the inner door panel.
  20. Remove the rubber conduit and the wiring harness (1) from the B-pillar.
  21. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  22. Remove all the plastic nuts and retainers (2) from the door shell.
  23. Remove the door with the aid from an assistant. Refer to Door Removal - Front .
  24. Remove the door hinges. Refer to Door Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door hinges to the door. Refer to Door Hinge Replacement .
  2. Install the door with the aid from an assistant. Refer to Door Removal - Front
  3. Install all the plastic nuts and retainers (2) into the door shell that were removed during disassembly.
  4. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 470124  Size: SH
  6. Route the wiring harness and the conduit into the door.
  7. Connect the electrical connector.
  8. Install the door wiring harness clips (2) to the inner door panel.

  9. Object Number: 441822  Size: SH
  10. Connect the door wiring harness electrical connector to the body wiring harness electrical connector.
  11. Install the front door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  12. Install the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  13. Install the door latch. Refer to Door Latch Replacement .
  14. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  15. Install the rear window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  16. Install the front power window module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  17. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  18. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  19. Install the window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  20. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement
  21. Install the window channel retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  22. Install the window inner and outer belt sealing strips. Refer to Molding Replacement - Window Belt .
  23. Adjust the door if needed. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  24. Adjust the window if needed. Refer to Front Side Door Window Adjustment .
  25. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  26. Install the door module. Refer to Front Door Module Replacement .
  27. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .