11/04/2022 05:16:20

Door Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 10106001

Removal

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power.
  3. Remove the lower A-Pillar trim panel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Fold back the footwell carpet, and then disconnect the door harness from the main harness.
  5. Release the grommet from the A-pillar, then pull the door harness through the hole in the A-pillar.
  6. Use a small pry bar to push the linkage down and disconnect it from the ball stud. Remove and discard the plastic cap.
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    CAUTION
    Make sure that the 12V power is disconnected before disconnecting the linkage and ball stud.
  7. Mark the installed position of the hinges on the door.
  8. Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the door to the hinges (torque 24 Nm).
  9. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Install a new plastic cap on the ball stud before installation.
  2. Use pliers to reattach the linkage to the ball stud.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Use a cloth or other soft material between the hinge and the pliers to protect the painted surface of the hinge.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Make sure the linkage is connected to the ball stud before connecting the electrical harness.
  3. Align the door so that the hinges are in the previously marked positions.