Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All vehicles
- Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
- Open the front door and support as needed.
Vehicles not equipped with an A-pillar electrical connector
- Remove the door speaker. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate Audio System article for the procedure.
- Remove the armrest backing screw and remove the armrest backing.
- Remove the armrest bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
- Pull outward to release the water shield adhesive and remove the water shield.
- Pull outward to release the sail panel water shield adhesive and remove the sail panel water shield.
- Pull outward to release the wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the keyless entry and door lock electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the mirror electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.
- Route the wiring harness through the door.
Vehicles equipped with an A-pillar electrical connector
- Disconnect the front door A-pillar electrical connector.
All vehicles
NOTE: The following steps require the aid of an assistant. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the vehicle. - Remove the lower front door hinge-to-door nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Remove the upper front door hinge-to-door nut and bolt and remove the front door.
- To install, tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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NOTE: To minimize the possibility of cross threading, hand-start all fasteners during the installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new front door, transfer parts as necessary.
- Adjust the front door. For additional information, refer to DOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT .