Front Door: Service and Repair
FRONT DOOR DISASSEMBLYSedan, Wagon:
Coupe:
1. W/O Power Window: REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a shop rag and remove the regulator handle and plate.
ASSEMBLY HINT: With door window fully closed, install the plate and the regulator handle with the snap ring.
2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the bezel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Pull the bezel rearwards to remove it.
3. Coupe: REMOVE DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
Remove the light by pulling.
4. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
Sedan, Wagon:
a. Remove the 2 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove 4 screw caps and the tweeter cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Remove the 6 screws.
d. Insert the screwdriver between the door and the door trim to pry out.
e. Pull the trim upwards to remove it, then disconnect the connector.
Coupe:
a. Remove the 2 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the 3 caps and tweeter cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Remove the 5 screws.
d. Insert the screwdriver between the door and the door trim to pry out.
e. Pull the trim upwards to remove it, then disconnect the connectors.
5. REMOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR
6. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
a. Disconnect the 2 links.
b. Remove the 3 screws and the handle.
7. REMOVE SPEAKER
8. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER:
ASSEMBLY HINT: ADJUST FRONT DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT
Adjust the glass and tighten when dimension A and B, as shown, are equal.
Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
9. REMOVE DOOR GLASS RUN
Pull the glass run upward.
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING
Pry out clips from the edge of the weatherstrip and remove the moulding.
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRAME MOULDING
a. Sedan, Wagon: Remove the 3 screws and the moulding.
b. Coupe: Remove the 3 screws.
c. Pry out the clips and remove the moulding.
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER MOULDING
a. Sedan, Wagon: Remove the 7 screws.
b. Coupe: Remove the 9 screws.
c. Pry out the clip and remove the moulding.
13. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. Door glass
b. Front door weatherstrip
HINT: Do not pull too strongly on the weatherstrip as it may tear.
c. Sedan, Wagon: Door inside panel frame
d. Window regulator
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm. 48 in.lbf)
ASSEMBLY HINT: Apply MP grease to the window regulator rollers.
e. Front lower frame
f. Rear lower frame
14. REMOVE DOOR LOCK
a. Remove the 2 clips.
b. Disconnect the 2 links from the door lock and remove 2 links.
c. Disconnect the 2 links from the outside handle and the lock cylinder.
d. Remove the 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N-m (55 kgf.cm, 48 In.lbf)
ASSEMBLY HINT: Apply adhesive to 3 screws. Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
e. w/ Power Door Lock: Disconnect the connector.
f. Remove the door lock through the service hole.
ASSEMBLY HINT: Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the door lock.
15. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.