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

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  3. Remove the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the LH lower A-pillar assembly. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR LOWER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Disconnect the J7 LH front door connector from the LH body controller.
    NOTE: Release the lock then remove. Pay attention to the color and the location of the connector.
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  7. Use a plastic trim tool to release the grommet, then remove the LH front door harness from the A-pillar area.
    NOTE: Push the harness through the bulkhead from the A-pillar area.
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  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the vehicle.

    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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  9. Remove the lower bolts (x2) that attach the hinges to the LH front door, and then loosen the upper bolts (x2) that attaches the hinges to the door.

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

    • 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
    NOTE: Lower Bolts Securing the Hinges
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    NOTE: Upper Bolts Securing the Hinges
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  10. With assistance, lift the LH front door up and remove it from the vehicle.
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