Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement Coupe

1. Open the rear door to the full open position.



2. Remove the rear check link Torx® screw.
3. Partially close the door to disengage the door check arm from the door check link and remove the front Torx® screw.
4. Remove the check link.

1. Partially open the hinge to the seat check link on the hinge and install the front Torx® screw.



2. Open the rear door to the full open position to engage the door check arm into the check link.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the rear Torx® screw and tighten both fasteners. Tighten as required using one of the following tools:

•	Short (less than 1 1/4 in) Torx® driver.

•	Snap-On flank drive torque adapter P/N GFRDH081 or equivalent and Torx® bit.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door upper hinge check link bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).

4. Be sure that the check arm properly seats into the check link.

Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement Sedan/Wagon

1. Remove the rear door inner panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the bolt at the hinge pillar.
3. Partially remove the water deflector.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the outer panel.

4. Remove the nuts at the door and remove the check link through the door from the inside.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Notice: Be careful not to damage door sound insulator. Make sure all seals are properly positioned.

1. Install the check link-to-door with the nuts. Do not damage the check link cover.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door check link-to-door nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Install the check link-to-hinge pillar with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door check link-to-body bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

Install the water deflector.

3. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .