For 1990-2009 cars only
- Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement removal procedure.
- Remove the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator removal procedure .
- Remove the wiring harness access plug.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector at the body side.
- Remove the check link-to-body structure bolt.
- Support the door.
- Remove the nuts and reinforcement plates from the door structure.
- Remove the door from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the door to hinge studs.
- Install the reinforcement plates and nuts to studs.
- Install the check link to body structure bolt.
- Verify the door is aligned properly at the header and the front and rear appliques. If the door adjustment is required, refer to Rear Door Adjustment procedure.
- Connect the wiring harness connector.
- Install the wiring harness access plug.
- Install the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator installation procedure.
- Install the rear door outer panel. Refer to Outer Door Panel Replacement Rear - Bolt On installation procedure .
- Verify the door is aligned properly. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the door and reinforcement plate-to-hinge nuts to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the check link-to-body bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
