Front Door: Service and Repair

Front Door

Remove
1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Open the appropriate door to be removed.
3. Remove the two screws and detach the side trim panel from the front footwell.
4. Carefully pull the door wiring harness from above the dash until the electrical plugs are exposed.
5. Disconnect the electrical plugs and feed them through the opening in the A post.
6. Drive out the roll pin from the door check strap.
7. With assistance support the door and remove the screws, securing door to hinges.
8. Lift the door clear.

Roll Pin:

Refit
1. Refit the door and feed the electrical cables through the A-post.
2. Fully open the door and reconnect the electrical leads, take up the slack in the leads and clip them securely to the footwell side panel, refit the convolute grommet to the A-post frame.
3. Check the location of the door and the operation of the door lock. If necessary, adjust the door and striker plate.

NOTE: If it is necessary to remove hinges from A-post they should be refitted in exactly the same position using the same thickness of shims.