For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the rear door.
4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.
2. With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the rear door with the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

Tighten

• | Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

• | Tighten the door hinge-to-door bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

4. Install the rear door hold open link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation .
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise .