Front Door: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door hold open link.
3. Remove the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical wires.
4. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the front door.




5. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the electrical connector and the body-to-door rubber grommet.






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the front door with the bolts.
3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

Tighten
Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 39 Nm (29 lb.ft).
Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).

4. Install the door hold open link.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the water leak test.
7. Check for Wind noise.