For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement removal procedure.
2. Remove the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator removal procedure .
3. Remove the wiring harness access plug.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector at the body side.
5. Remove the check link-to-body structure bolt.
6. Support the door.
7. Remove the nuts and reinforcement plates from the door structure.
8. Remove the door from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the door to hinge studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the reinforcement plates and nuts to studs.

Tighten
Tighten the door and reinforcement plate-to-hinge nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the check link to body structure bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the check link-to-body bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Verify the door is aligned properly at the header and the front and rear appliques. If the door adjustment is required, refer to Rear Door Adjustment procedure.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector.
6. Install the wiring harness access plug.
7. Install the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator installation procedure.
8. Install the rear door outer panel. Refer to Outer Door Panel Replacement Rear - Bolt On installation procedure .
9. Verify the door is aligned properly. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .