Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR


Removal and Installation of Front Door


CAUTION:
- When removing and installing the front door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to protect the door and body.
- When removing and installing front door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment. Refer to Adjustments.
- After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the hinge mounting nuts.
- Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Check rear door open/close operation after installation.

REMOVAL
1. Pull the lever and disconnect the door harness connector while removing tabs of door harness connector.





2. Remove the mounting bolts of the check link on the vehicle.





3. Remove the door-side hinge mounting nuts, then remove the door assembly.






INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.