Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable, as necessary on vehicles with power components. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY)
or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY)
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- Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and to the body pillar.
- Remove the taillamp(s). Refer to TAIL/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT
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- Remove the bolts in roller assembly from upper door side hinge.
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- Remove the upper and lower hinge pin retainer clips.
- Using a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers, remove the lower hinge pin.
- Install a temporary bolt through the lower hinges in order to hold the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the bolt from the lower hinge pin hole.
- With an assistant, remove the door from the vehicle.