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Front Side Door Check Link Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door side panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 1942264 Size: SH
  2. Partially loosen the water vapor barrier (1).

    3. Remove the 2 clips (2).


    Object Number: 1943349 Size: LF
  3. Remove the check link (2).
    4. • Remove the bolt (1).
    • Remove the 2 nuts (3).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install check link.

    2. Tighten

        • Tighten the 2 nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
        • Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  2. Install the water vapor barrier.

    3. Install the 4 clips.

  3. Install the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

Front Side Door Check Link Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1942244 Size: LH
  1. Remove the front side door check link from the A-pillar.

    2. Remove the bolt (1).

  2. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1942264 Size: SH
  3. Partially loosen the water vapor barrier (1).
    4. • Remove the external mirror wiring harness.
    • Remove the 2 cable brackets (2).

    Object Number: 1942295 Size: SH
  4. Remove the check link.

    5. Remove the 2 nuts (1).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the check link.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  2. Install the water vapor barrier.
    3. • Install the external mirror wiring harness.
    •  Replace the 2 cable brackets.
  3. Install the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  4. Install the check link to the A-pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).