Check Link
REMOVAL PROCEDUREDoor Check Link Replacement: Removal Procedure:
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Remove the door check link cover (2).
Door Check Link Replacement: Removal Procedure:
5. Remove the two studs (2) from the door check link arm (1).
Door Check Link Replacement: Removal Procedure:
6. Remove the close-out grommet (1) (rear door).
Door Check Link Replacement: Removal Procedure:
7. Note the position of the arrow on the check link arm to aid in reassembly.
8. Remove the two nuts (2) from the check link (1).
9. Remove the check link from the door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Door Check Link Replacement: Installation Procedure:
1. Install the check link into the door. Ensure the arrow on the check link arm is positioned as noted during removal.
2. Load check link studs through the access hole in inner panel.
3. Install the check link nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the check link nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Door Check Link Replacement: Installation Procedure:
4. Install the close-out grommet (1) (rear door).
Door Check Link Replacement: Installation Procedure:
5. Install the check link arm (1) to the door hinge pillar with two studs (2).
Tighten
Tighten the check link arm studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Door Check Link Replacement: Installation Procedure:
6. Install the cover (2) on the check link arm studs.
7. Locate the cover with the split facing the inside of the vehicle.
8. Apply pressure to secure cover on studs.
9. Install the water deflector.
10. Install the door trim panel.