Rear Door: Service and Repair

Side door rear

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Removing the rear side door




Lower the window 150 mm.
Ignition off.

Remove:
- the connector in the B-post. Press the catch forward as illustrated. Use an electrician's screwdriver
- the door from the vehicle as illustrated.
- the outer handle. See: Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair (-2004) or: Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair (2005-)
- the door cassette. See: Door latch, rear door Door Latch, Rear Door. Do not remove the lock mechanism
- weatherstrip. Ensure that the weatherstrip does not bend
- the 3 x screws for the steel strip on the door arch. The screws are located inside the rubber strip. Remove the steel strip
- the rubber strips from the door arch
- the molding at the front edge of the door
- the painted and the black trim strips
- The SIPS block.
Transfer all the clips and plugs that can be re-used.

Installation

Installing the rear side door




Install foam rubber at the front section of the door arch.




Install foam rubber at the rear section of the door arch.

Install:
- the hinges. Use the color markings from the old door for rough adjustment
- SIPS block
- the rubber strips on the door arch
- the steel strip using the 3 x screws
- the molding at the front edge of the door
- the painted and the black trim strips
- the weatherstrip
- the door cassette. See: Door latch, rear door Door Latch, Rear Door
- the outer handle. See Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair (-2004) or Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair Outer handle, rear door Service and Repair (2005-).
Install the door on the vehicle.
Adjust the door.
Rust-proof. See: Rustproofing .