Rear Door Spring - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

Position the LH rear 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 rear 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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Secure the LH falcon wing door front and rear primary struts to the door assembly.
NOTE: Align the strut to the ball joint and secure the C-clip.

NOTE: Perform a push-pull test to confirm the strut is 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.
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 to the vehicle, and then install the bolt and secure the clips (x2) that attach the cover to the vehicle.
5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
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Position the LH rear door primary body side seal for installation.
NOTE: Position the flange in the seal between the primary hinges.

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Position the LH rear door primary body side seal onto the vehicle, set the inner seal tape first as it sits flat on the body seam, and then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape.
NOTE: The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1 cm from the edge.

NOTE: Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once set in desired position.

NOTE: Make sure the LH falcon wing door seal is seated behind the spine racetrack.

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