For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
4. Remove the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.
5. Remove the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door.
6. Remove the rear door check link from the door (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear door check link to the door, ensuring the alignment mark (1) faces upward.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the rear check link nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

3. Install the bolt retaining the check link to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

4. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
5. Install the rear door inside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
6. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .