For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Side Door Outer Panel Coupe

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door mirror assembly. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
2. Pry the center part of the plastic retainer of the outer handle out. Pull the retainer out of the handle.
3. Slide the handle off the pivot assembly and remove the handle.
4. Remove the fastener at the rear of the window outer sealing strip (belt seal). Remove the sealing strip.

Important: Use masking tape to hold the outer panel in place while removing the screws.

5. Remove the outer door panel screws.
6. Remove the outer door panel from the structure by sliding upward.
7. If replacing the panel:

• | Remove the door lock cylinder bezel.

• | Remove the U-nuts.

### Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the panel:

• | Install the U-nuts.

• | Install the door lock cylinder bezel.

Important: Use masking tape to hold the outer panel in place while installing the screws.

2. Install the outer door panel alignment pins into the net hole and slot in the outer belt reinforcement (door structure).
3. Install the outer sealing (belt seal) strip by aligning the location tab at the rear of the sealing strip with the slot in the door panel. Working from the rear forward, push the seal strip down onto the flange until fully seated. Install the fastener.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to the fasteners before installation.

4. Install the fasteners and tighten in the designated sequence.

Tighten
Tighten the outer door panel fasteners (use Threadlocker) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

5. Install the door handle by lifting the pivot assembly and sliding the handle on the pivot.
6. Install the plastic retainer.
7. Install the front door mirror assembly. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

Tighten
Tighten the outside rear view mirror nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

## Front Side Door Outer Panel Sedan/Wagon

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the mirror trim panel. Gently pull the panel outward to disengage.

• | Mirror trim panel.

• | Mirror insulator (right side shown, left typical).

2. On the driver's side, loosen the set screw and disconnect the cable from the trim panel.
3. Remove the trim panel.
4. Remove the foam filler from the mirror reinforcement area.
5. On the passenger side power mirror, disconnect the harness connector.
6. Remove the nuts from the mirror assembly and remove the mirror and seal.
7. Remove the retaining screw and the rear of the outer seal strip.
8. Disengage the outer seal strip by pulling up at the rear end and lifting. Use of a putty knife with a blade covered with tape may be needed to gently pry the sealing strip from the flange. Remove the seal.
9. Pry the center part of the plastic retainer of the outer handle out. Pull the retainer out of the handle.
10. Slide the handle off of the pivot assembly and remove the handle.
11. Remove the door panel screws and remove the door panel.
12. If replacing the panel:

• | Remove the door lock cylinder bezel.

• | Remove the U-nuts.

### Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the panel:

• | Install the U-nuts.

• | Install the door lock cylinder bezel.

2. Install the outer door panel alignment pins into the net hole and slot in the outer belt reinforcement (door structure).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to the fasteners before installation.

3. Install the fasteners and tighten in the designated sequence.

Tighten
Tighten the outer door panel fasteners (use Threadlock) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

4. Install the door handle by lifting the pivot assembly and sliding the handle on the pivot.
5. Install the plastic retainer.
6. Install the outer sealing strip by aligning the location tab at the rear of the sealing strip with the slot in the door panel. Working from the rear forward, push the seal strip down onto the flange until fully seated. Install the retaining screw.
7. Check the seal on the mirror assembly for proper location.
8. Install the mirror assembly to the door. Install the nuts and tighten.

Tighten
Tighten the outside rear view mirror nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

9. If equipped with a passenger side power mirror, connect the harness connector and install the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
10. Install the foam filler in the mirror patch area.
11. On the driver's side, install the mirror cable into the trim panel and tighten the set screw.

• | Mirror trim panel.

• | Mirror insulator (right side shown, left typical).

Tighten
Tighten the power mirror motor screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

12. Install the trim panel to the door frame. Push to seat.