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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1256466  Size: SH
  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.
  3. Remove the rear door wiring harness grommet from the body, and disconnect the door wiring harness connectors. Refer to Rear Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1256440  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the rear door hinge keeper straps.
  6. With an assistant, lift the rear door up off the body side hinges, and place on a clean protected surface.

  7. Object Number: 1265474  Size: SH
  8. Clean the mounting surfaces of the body side hinges with a clean rag and mark the rear door hinge locations with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  9. Remove the bolts retaining the body side hinges to the body.
  10. Remove the hinges from the body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1265474  Size: SH
  1. Position the body side rear door hinge to the alignment marks.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the body side door hinge to the body.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the body side rear door hinge bolts to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1256440  Size: SH
  5. With an assistant, lower the rear door down onto the body side hinge straps.
  6. Install the bolts (1) retaining the rear door hinge keeper straps.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge keeper strap bolts to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

  8. Connect the rear door wiring harness connectors, and install the rear door wiring harness grommet to the body. Refer to Rear Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1256466  Size: SH
  10. Install the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

  12. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .