Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

Door Check Link Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair




4. Remove the door check link cover (2).




5. Remove the two studs from the door check link arm.




6. Note the position of the arrow on the check link arm to aid in reassembly.
7. Remove the two fasteners from the check link.
8. Remove the check link from the door.



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 the check link studs through the access hole in the inner panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the check link fasteners in order to secure the check link to the door.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





4. Install the check link arm to the front body hinge pillar with two studs.

Tighten the check link arm studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





5. Locate the cover (2) with the split facing the inside of the vehicle.
6. Install the cover (2) on the check link arm studs (1).
7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair).