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26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
7. With the door in the open position, remove the check
bolt from the door check attachment on the bodyside
(using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:
Keep the check arm in the extended position for easier
reinstallation. See note below if the check arm gets
pushed into the door while the door is off.
Door Check Arm
8. With the door open, lift the door with the help of
another person, to clear the hinge pins from their
hinges and remove the door.
To Install The Front Doors
1. Locate the upper and lower hinge pins on the door,
and lower them into the body hinges on the vehicle.
NOTE:
The upper hinge pin is longer, which can be used to assist
in guiding the door into place during installation.
Hinge Pin Locations
2. With the door in the open position, align the door
check bracket with the hole on the bodyside. Insert
the check screw and tighten using a #40 Torx head
driver to 19.9 ft· lb (27.0 N·m).
NOTE:
If the check arm is stuck inside the door, follow these
instructions to install the check arm:
a. Insert the check arm screw into the check arm bracket.
Ensure the screw is in the correct orientation.
b. Slowly pull on the screw to draw the check arm out until
you encounter increased resistance. Do not attempt to
pull the check arm all the way out.
c. While sitting inside the vehicle, hold the door partially
closed and insert the screw into the hole on the body.
d. Using your fingers, turn the screw clockwise at least two
full turns. Gently pull on the screw to ensure it is secure.
e. Using the door handle, slowly push the door open. The
check arm will be pulled out of the door. You may hear
the check arm pop against the screw.
f. Fully tighten the screw as instructed.
3. Insert the upper and lower hinge pin screws into the
body hinges. Tighten the screws using a #T50 Torx
head driver to 3.8 ft· lb / 5.2 N·m.
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury be sure to keep your arms,
hands, fingers and all objects clear of the check arm
area during the removal and installation procedures.
CAUTION!
Do not close the door before reattaching the door
check to the body. Damage may occur to the door
check.
Do not overtighten Torx fasteners, damage to the
vehicle’s parts will occur.
Hinge pins can break if overtightened during door
install (Max Torque: 6.0 ft· lb/8.1 N·m).
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