For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the front door outer panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .
- Remove the front door sound insulator. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator Replacement .
- Disconnect all of the wiring harness connectors inside the door.
- Disengage the wiring harness grommet from door and remove the harness.
- Remove the front door check link. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
- Support the door.
- Using a soft marker, mark around the outside of the hinge for installation purposes.
- Remove the door hinge to body bolts.
- With an assistant remove the front door from the vehicle.
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.
Installation Procedure
- With an assistant position the front door and loosely install all hinge to body bolts.
- Align the hinge with the marks made during the removal procedure.
- Install the front door check link. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
- Engage wiring harness grommet into door and install the front door wiring harness.
- Reconnect all wiring harness connectors inside the door.
- Verify the door is aligned properly. If door adjustment is required, refer to Front Side Door Adjustment .
- Install the front door insulator. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator Replacement .
- Install the front door outer panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .
- Install the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
