For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning 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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution 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.