Front Door Checker Removal/Installation

Fully close the front door glass.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the positions shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Front Door Protective Tape Applying Area
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Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front door speaker. (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Front Door Checker Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 3: Front Door Checker Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Pull the front door checker out of the front speaker installation hole.
Install in the reverse order of removal.