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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248291  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  3. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the rear door.

  4. Object Number: 1248292  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248292  Size: SH
  1. Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

  2. Object Number: 1248291  Size: SH
  3. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the bolts.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Adjust the door for proper fit.
  6. 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).
  7. Install the rear door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Diagnosis in Waterleaks.
  10. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise in Air Wind Noise.