Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1010600110106001
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Note:

This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high-voltage systems and components.

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Parent topic: 1010 - Body Panels

Remove

  1. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  4. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect the LH front door electrical connectors from the LH body controller module.
  8. Release the electrical harness clip from the LH body controller module.
  9. Release the grommet, and then push the LH door electrical harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the A-pillar.
    Torque 24 Nm
    Caution:
    Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.
  11. Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the door hinges on the LH front door.
  12. Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge.
    Torque 24 Nm
  13. Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the LH front door away from the vehicle.
1Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
2Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
3Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
4Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
5Remove the middle A-Pillar trim panel. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
6Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
7Disconnect the LH front door electrical connectors from the LH body controller module.
8Release the electrical harness clip from the LH body controller module.
9Release the grommet, and then push the LH door electrical harness through the A-pillar bulkhead.
10Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front door check strap to the A-pillar.
Torque 24 Nm
Caution:
Unbolting the door check allows the door to swing freely beyond opening limits.
11Use tape to mark the mounting locations of the door hinges on the LH front door.
12Loosen the hinge bolts, and then remove the lower bolts for each hinge.
Torque 24 Nm
13 Partially unthread the upper bolt for each hinge, and with assistance, lift the LH front door away from the vehicle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Partially thread the upper bolt for each hinge in the door so that the door can set on the hinges to install the lower bolt.