Rear Side Door

Doors - Rear Side

Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Detach the convoluted grommet from the 'B' post.
3. Withdraw the door harness multi-plugs from the 'B' post and disconnect them.
4. Remove the bolts and washers securing the check strap to the 'B' post.


WARNING: Instruction 5 MUST BE carried out with assistance.


5. Remove the door hinge 'C' clips from the hinge posts and with assistance carefully lift the door from the vehicle.

Refit
6. Reverse removal procedure. Fitting new 'C' clips if the existing ones are worn or distorted.
7. Check the operation of the door and lock. If necessary, adjust the door and striker.







Adjust

8. Adjust the door by adding or removing shims between the hinge and the door to move the door forward or rearward in the opening.
9. To adjust the door up, down or in and out of the opening, loosen the screws securing the hinges to the door, adjust as necessary and retighten the screws to the correct torque value.
10. Adjustment of the door striker is identical to the procedure for front doors.


NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the hinges from the 'B' post they must be refitted in exactly the same position, using an equal thickness of shims to those removed.