Rear Door: Service and Repair

Rear Door Replacement

Tools Required
* J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
* J 36796 Clip Zip Removal Tool
* J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Alignment Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Mark the location of the hinges (upper and lower) on the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement (Energy Absorber Pad Replacement).
7. Remove the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
8. Remove the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement).
9. Remove the door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Service and Repair
11. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement ().
13. Remove the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement).
14. Remove the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
16. Remove the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Remove the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement (Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement).




18. Insert a small flat bladed tool between the door wire harness conduit (2) and the hinge pillar in order to depress and release the tab (3) on the door wiring harness connector.




19. Remove the door wire harness from the hinge pillar.
20. Disconnect the door wiring harness from the body wiring harness.




21. Remove the rubber conduit and wiring harness (1) from the door.
22. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair).




23. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
24. Lift the door to remove.
25. Remove the door hinges. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement (Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the door hinges to the pillar and the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Align the door hinge halves.
3. Lower the door so the hinge halves mate together.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Use Loctite(R) Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to installing the fasteners.


4. Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners (1).

Tighten the fasteners to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

5. Touch up any paint damage to the intermediate hinge fasteners with body color paint.
6. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Route the wiring harness (1) and conduit into the door.




8. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness electrical connector.
9. Snap the wire harness connectors into the hinge pillar.
10. Install the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement (Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement).
11. Install the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement (Service and Repair).
14. Install the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement).
15. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement ().
16. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Install the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Service and Repair
18. Install the door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
19. Install the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement).
20. Install the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
21. Install the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement (Energy Absorber Pad Replacement).
22. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
23. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments).
24. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
25. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
26. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
27. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments).