Door Arrester, Removing And Installing

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Removing

-- Move the door window into the "closed" position.

-- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wiring harness -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the trim -3-.

-- Tape off the A-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.

-- Remove the door arrester bolt -arrow-.

Fig 1: Door Arrester Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the door arrester -1- toward the inside.

Fig 2: Locating Door Arrester Bolts (Inside)

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-- Pull the cap -1- slightly to the side -A arrows- and remove it from the door arrester -2- -arrow B-.

Fig 3: Door Arrester Rubber Grommet

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Door arrester installation position. Refer to Figure.
Cap installation position. Refer to Figure.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - DOOR
Refer to LEFT/RIGHT FRONT BASS SPEAKER -R21- / -R23-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .