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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1256449  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body.

  6. Object Number: 1311076  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front door wiring harness grommet from the body by depressing the retaining tabs (1).

  8. Object Number: 1302503  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the front door wiring harness to main body harness connector.
  10. Disconnect the front door wiring harness connectors from all door hardware.
  11. Note the routing of the front door wiring harness and disconnect the harness retainers from the inner door panel.
  12. Remove the front door wiring harness grommet from the door.
  13. Remove the front door wiring harness from the front door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1302503  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door wiring harness to the front door.
  2. Install the front door wiring harness grommet to the door.
  3. Route the wiring harness through the door and connect the harness retainers to the inner door panel.
  4. Connect the front door wiring harness connectors to all door hardware.
  5. Connect the front door wiring harness to the main body harness connector.

  6. Object Number: 1311076  Size: SH
  7. Install the front door wiring harness grommet to the body ensuring the retaining tabs (1) are fully seated.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256449  Size: SH
  9. Install the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the front door check link bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.