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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1256466  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.

  6. Object Number: 1256473  Size: SH
  7. Remove the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door.
  8. Remove the rear door check link from the door (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256473  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear door check link to the door, ensuring the alignment mark (1) faces upward.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear check link nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1256466  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt retaining the check link to the body.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the rear door inside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  9. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .