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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

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

  5. Object Number: 1256457  Size: SH
  6. Remove the nuts retaining the front door check link to the door.
  7. Remove the front door check link (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256457  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door check link to the door, ensuring the alignment mark (1) faces upward.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nuts retaining the front door check link to the door and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1256449  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
  6. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.