Removal Procedure
- Open the front door.
- Remove the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body.
- Remove the front door wiring harness grommet from the body, and disconnect the door wiring harness connectors. Refer to
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
- Remove the bolts (1) retaining the front door hinge keeper straps.
- With an assistant, lift the front door up off the body side hinges, and place on a clean protected surface.
- Clean the mounting surfaces of the body side hinges with a clean rag, and mark the front door hinge locations with a grease pencil, or other suitable marker.
- Remove the bolts retaining the body side hinges to the body.
- Remove the hinges from the body.
Installation Procedure
- Position the body side front door hinge to the alignment marks.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts retaining the body side door hinge to the body.
Tighten
Tighten the body side front door bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- With an assistant, lower the front door down onto the body side hinge straps.
- Install the bolts (1) retaining the front door hinge keeper straps.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge keeper strap bolts to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
- Connect the front door wiring harness connectors, and install the front door wiring harness grommet to the body. Refer to
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
- Install the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body.
Tighten
Tighten the front door check link bolt to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
- Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to
Front Side Door Adjustment .