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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
    • J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner
  1. Mark the location of the hinges (upper and lower) on the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement .
  5. Remove the window inner and outer belt sealing strips. Refer to Molding Replacement - Window Belt .
  6. Remove the door window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  7. Remove the power window module. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the stationary window. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement
  9. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  10. Remove the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  11. Remove the window channel retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  12. Remove the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement .
  13. Remove the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
  14. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  15. Remove the weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Door Weatherstrip Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 441819  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the door wiring harness connector from the body wiring harness connector (insert).

  18. Object Number: 469426  Size: SH
  19. Remove the wiring harness clips (2).
  20. Remove the rubber conduit and wiring harness from the door.
  21. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  22. With the aid from an assistant, remove the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Removal .
  23. Remove the rear door hinges. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door hinges to the pillar and the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement
  2. Install the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Removal .
  3. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement

  4. Object Number: 469426  Size: SH
  5. Route the wiring harness and conduit into the door.
  6. Install the door wiring harness clips (2) to the inner door panel.

  7. Object Number: 441819  Size: SH
  8. Connect the door wiring harness electrical connector to the body wiring harness electrical connector.
  9. Install the door weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .
  10. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  11. Install the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
  12. Install the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement .
  13. Install the window channel retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  14. Install the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  15. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  16. Install the stationary window. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement .
  17. Install the power window module. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  18. Install the door window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  19. Install the window inner and outer belt sealing strips. Refer to Molding Replacement - Window Belt .
  20. Install the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement .
  21. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  22. Check the door window for proper adjustment. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Adjustment .
  23. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  24. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  25. Check the window and door lock operation.