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Door - Front - LH - Remove and Install: Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Disconnect the LH front door electrical connectors from the LH body controller module.
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  8. Release the electrical harness clip from the LH body controller module.
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  9. Release the grommet, and then push the LH door electrical harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.
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  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap 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.
  11. Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the door hinges on the LH front door.
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  12. Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

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  13. Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the LH front door away from the vehicle.
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