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Closure Panels - Assembly - Front Door - Left - Remove And Install: Install

  1. With assistance, install the LH front door assembly onto the vehicle.
    NOTE: Align the bolts to their installation position.
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  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front door.
    NOTE: Align the hinge with the previously applied tape on the door.

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

    • 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
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  3. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle.

    24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 13 mm Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
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  4. Feed the harness through the door assembly into the cabin, and then install the grommet to the body.
    NOTE: Verify the seal if fully seated around the black clip prior to install.
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  5. Connect the J7 LH front door connector to the LH body controller.
    NOTE: Fully seat the connector and then engage the lock.
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  6. Close the LH front door and check the gap and flushness.
    NOTE: If the shouldered/tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment, replace the selected shouldered/tapered bolts with 1063260-00-C. Adjust the LH front door, if necessary. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
  7. Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the LH front door.

    27 N.m (19.9 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3/8 in Crowfoot Open End Set - 1079485-00-A
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  8. Install the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Install the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Connect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  12. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.