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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.


    Object Number: 943642 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door sound insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  3. Disconnect all of the wiring harness connectors inside the door.
  4. Disengage the wiring harness grommet from door and remove the harness.
  5. Remove the rear door check link. Refer to Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  6. Support the door.
  7. Using a soft marker, mark around the outside of the hinge for installation purposes.
  8. Remove the door hinge to body bolts.
  9. With an assistant remove the rear door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 943642 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant position the rear door and loosely install all hinge to body bolts.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Align the hinge with the marks made during the removal procedure.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear door check link. Refer to Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  4. Engage wiring harness grommet into door and install the rear door wiring harness.
  5. Reconnect all wiring harness connectors inside the door.
  6. Verify the door is aligned properly. If door adjustment is required, refer to Rear Door Adjustment .
  7. Install the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  8. Install the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .