Front Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When removing and installing the door assembly, support the door with a jack and shop cloth to protect the door and body.
When removing and installing door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.
Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".

Remove the front door glass and regulator. Refer to "FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR ".
Remove the door harness.
Remove the check link bolt from the hinge pillar.
Check link to hinge pillar bolt 14.7 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Check Link Bolt From Hinge Pillar
Remove the door-side hinge nuts, and the door assembly.

Door hinge nuts 24.5 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Door-Side Hinge Nuts

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.