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 an assistant, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door, (front door shown, rear door similar).
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 an assistant, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts, (front door shown, rear door similar).

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.

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 Waterleak Test Preparation .
7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise .