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Door - Front - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  2. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See PANEL - DOOR TRIM - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  3. Remove the LH front door inner belt seal. See SEAL - INNER BELT - FRONT DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the LH front door outer belt seal. See SEAL - OUTER BELT - FRONT DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the LH front window motor/regulator assembly. See WINDOW MOTOR/REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the LH door exterior release handle. See HANDLE - EXTERIOR RELEASE - DOOR - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the LH front door latch. See LATCH - DOOR - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Remove the LH door mirror. See MIRROR - DOOR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the button plugs from the bottom of the door.
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  10. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Disconnect the door wiring harness connectors at the LH body controller module.
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  12. Release the wiring harness clip from the LH body controller module.
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  13. Push the door wiring harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.
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  14. Release all door harness clips.
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  15. Push the wiring harness through the door bulkhead, and then remove the harness from the door.
  16. Remove the bolt that attaches the door check to the A-pillar.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

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    CAUTION: Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.
  17. Release the clips that attach the door check seal to the door, and then remove the seal.
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  18. Remove the nuts that attach the door check inside the door, and then remove the door check from the door.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

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  19. Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm ratcheting combination flex head wrench
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  20. Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the door away from the vehicle.
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