For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the bolt and the door hold-open link from the body.
3. With the aid of another technician, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door.
4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

### Installation Procedure

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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Adjust the door for proper fit and tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 27.5 N·m (20 lb ft).
4. Install the door hold-open link to the body with the bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Water Hose Test.
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Exterior Windnoise.