For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the door jamb switch. Refer to Door Jamb Switch Replacement .
- Disconnect the wiring harness (6) connectors inside the lock-pillar, as necessary, by completing the following steps:
- Apply cloth-backed tape to the door.
- Apply cloth-backed tape to the body pillar.
- Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
- Using a pair of locking pliers, grasp the lower hinge pin.
- Using a soft-faced hammer, drive out the lower hinge pin.
- Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to hold temporarily the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
- Remove the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the bolt in the lower hinge pin hole.
- Remove the door from the vehicle.
| 2.1. | Remove the lock-pillar trim panel. |
| 2.2. | Disconnect the wiring harness connectors. |
| 2.3. | Remove the wire harness conduit (7). |
Installation Procedure
- Install the door to the vehicle.
- Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes.
- Install the upper hinge pin with the pointed end pointing up.
- Install the new upper hinge pin retainer.
- Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
- Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed edge pointing down.
- Install the new lower hinge pin retainer.
- Connect the wire harness connectors, as necessary, inside the lock-pillar by completing the following steps:
- Reconnect the door jamb switch.
- Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.
- Remove the cloth backed tape from the body pillar.
- Remove the cloth backed tape from the door.
| 8.1. | Route the wire harness (6) through the conduit (7). |
| 8.2. | Connect the wiring harness connectors. |
| 8.3. | Install the lock-pillar trim panel. |
