Rear Door: Service and Repair

Door Replacement - Rear

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.

1. Disconnect the wiring harness at the door jamb.
2. Remove the rear door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
3. Support the door.
4. Using a soft marker, mark around the outside of the hinge for installation purposes.
5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door hinge to body bolts.
6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear door from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear door and loosely install all hinge to body bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

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

3. Install the rear door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
4. Engage wiring harness grommet into door and install the rear door wiring harness.
5. Connect the wiring harness at the door jamb.
6. Verify the door is aligned properly. If door adjustment is required, refer to Door Adjustment - Rear (Adjustments) .