Rear Door Hinge - Primary - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the headliner from the vehicle. See Headliner (Remove and Install) .
- Disconnect the LH and RH EM controller electrical connectors (x4).NOTE: Push the tab inward to release the connector.
- Release the tab that attaches the coax connector to the center spine closeout panel, and then disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the vehicle, and then lower the closeout panel slightly.
3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs)
CAUTION: Do not allow closeout panel to hang from the harness.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Release the clips (x5) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the wiring harness, and then remove the closeout panel from the vehicle.
- Carefully disconnect the ultrasonic sensor from the center spine applique.
- Remove the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH falcon wing door primary strut covers (x2).
- Remove the LH upper racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See DOOR GLASS ASSEMBLY - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Remove the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace) .
- Open the LH falcon wing door.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH hinge trim cover to the vehicle, and then remove the cover from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Remove the inner nuts (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T25 socket
- Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body, and then partially release the bracket from the body.NOTE: Install an air bag to hold the bracket away from body.
- Support the LH falcon wing door.CAUTION: Place protection between the stand and door.
- Disconnect the LH falcon wing door front and rear strut electrical connectors (x4).
- Release the front and rear LH primary rear door struts from the body.NOTE: Release the C-clip while pulling the strut away from the ball joint.NOTE: Do not fully remove the C-clip from the strut.NOTE: Make sure the strut is not under tension by overextending the LH rear door over the center spine; be careful not to damage the RH rear door.
- With assistance, carefully remove the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front rear door spring cover bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the front rear door spring from the vehicle.WARNING: Make sure the spring is not under tension by overextending 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:
- T25 socket
- With assistance, remove the upper door bolts (x2) and spring bolts (x3) that attach the LH front primary rear door hinge to the vehicle, and then pivot the hinge through the spine and upper door to remove it from the vehicle.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