Body and Paint

Removal and Installation — Rear Door

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
010203040502518N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Door Check

Removal

  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the rear door check arm bolt.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
  3. Disconnect the rear door electrical connectors.
    1. Remove the bolts.
      Use general equipment: door hoist
      Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)
    1. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
  4. Remove the door.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Check the alignment and correct if necessary.
    Refer to: Rear Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).

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