Rear Door Check Link Replacement Cargo Doors

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the water deflector.



4. Remove the check link from the check link mounting bracket by lifting upward to release.

Important: Remove the one screw that retains the check link lock spring, if replacing just the check link lock spring. When replacing the check link bracket all three screws will need to be removed. Remove one screw at a time when replacing the check link bracket. If all three screws are removed at once this may cause the loss of the threaded anchor plate. If this occurs, remove the taillamp and the taillamp pocket in order to access the cavity where the threaded plate is located.

5. Remove the check link screws from the bracket (2).
6. Remove the check link bracket (1) and the check link lock spring.
7. Remove the check link bolts from the door.
8. Remove the check link boot from the door (6).
9. Remove the check link (5) from the inside of the door.

1. Install the check link (5) to the door.
2. Install the check link boot to the door (6).

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.

3. Install the check link boot bolts to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the check link bolts to the door to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




4. Install the check link bracket (1) and the check link lock spring.
5. Install the check link bracket screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the check link bracket screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

6. Install the water deflector.
7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Rear Door Check Link Replacement E54

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .



4. Remove the check link from the check link mounting bracket by lifting upward to release.

Important: Remove the one screw that retains the check link lock spring, if replacing just the check link lock spring. When replacing the check link bracket all three screws will need to be removed. Remove one screw at a time when replacing the check link bracket. If all three screws are removed at once this may cause the loss of the threaded anchor plate. If this occurs, remove the taillamp and the taillamp pocket in order to access the cavity where the threaded plate is located.

5. Remove the check link screws from the bracket (2).
6. Remove the check link bracket (1) and the check link lock spring.
7. Remove the check link bolts from the door.
8. Remove the check link boot from the door (6).
9. Remove the check link (5) from the inside of the door.

1. Install the check link (5) to the door.
2. Install the check link boot to the door (6).

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.

3. Install the check link boot bolts to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the check link bolts to the door to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




4. Install the check link bracket (1) and the check link lock spring.
5. Install the check link bracket screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the check link bracket screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

6. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .