Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the door hold open link. Refer to
Door Check Link Replacement
.
- With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the rear door.
- Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.
- With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the door for proper fit.
Tighten
• | Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft). |
- Install the rear door hold open link. Refer to
Door Check Link Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Perform the waterleak test. Refer to
Waterleak Diagnosis
in Waterleaks.
- Check for windnoise. Refer to
Air/Wind Noise
in Air Wind Noise.