Rear Door Hinge - Primary - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

With assistance, pivot the LH front primary rear door hinge through the spine and upper door to position it into the vehicle, and then install the upper door bolts (x2) and spring bolts (x3) that attach the hinge to the vehicle.
24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs)

37.5 N.m (27.7 ft-lbs)

NOTE: The upper door bolts (x2) are torqued to 24 N.m. The spine bolts (x3) are torqued to 37.5 N.m.

NOTE: Overextend the LH rear door over the center spine; be careful not to damage the RH rear door.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Position the LH front rear door spring into the vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure the door spring is fully inserted into the primary hinge groove.

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Install the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front rear door spring cover bracket to the vehicle.
5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T25 socket
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Install the front and rear LH primary rear door struts to the body.
NOTE: Overextend the LH rear door over the center spine; be careful not to damage the RH rear door.

NOTE: Align the strut to the ball joint and secure the C-clip.

NOTE: Perform a push-pull test to confirm the struts are fully installed.

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Connect the LH falcon wing door front and rear strut electrical connectors (x4).

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Remove the support stand.
Secure the clips (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
NOTE: Remove the air bag as necessary.

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Position the LH carrier bracket into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) and secure the clips (x2) that attach the bracket to the body.
1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T25 socket
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Install the inner nuts (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
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Position the LH hinge trim cover onto the vehicle, and then install the bolt that attaches the cover to the vehicle.
10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
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Calibrate the rear doors.
NOTE: If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
Install the LH upper racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Install the LH falcon wing door primary strut covers (x2).

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Install the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Install the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
Install the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace) .
Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See DOOR GLASS ASSEMBLY - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)
Position the center spine closeout panel into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the front of the center spine closeout panel.

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Install the bolts (x8) that attach center spine closeout panel to the vehicle.
3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs)

CAUTION: Do not allow closing plate to hang on harness

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Secure the clips (x3) that attach the harness to the center spine closeout panel.

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Connect the LH and RH EM controller electrical connectors (x4).
NOTE: Push the tab inward to release the connector.

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Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install) .
Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .