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Removal and Replacement

Removal and Installation




1. Remove front pillar lower trim and disconnect connectors from body harness.
2. Place a cloth or a wood block under door to prevent damage, and support it with a jack.
3. Remove checker bolt.




4. Remove bolts (M8) securing upper and lower hinges to door, and remove door from hinges.

Tightening torque: 25 ± 3 N.m (2.5 ± 0.3 kg-m 18.1 ± 2.2 ft-lb)




5. Remove hinges by loosening hinges mounting bolt (M8) off of body.

Tightening torque: 29 ± 5 N.m (3.0 ± 0.5 kg-m, 21.7 ± 3.6 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Work carefully to avoid damaging door.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply grease to moving parts of door hinges.