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 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.

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 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the door hold-open link to the body with the

Tighten
Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Water Hose Test and Air Hose Test .
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise .