For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.
3. Remove the rear door wiring harness grommet from the body, and disconnect the door wiring harness connectors. Refer to Rear Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement.
4. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the rear door hinge keeper straps.
5. With an assistant, lift the rear door up off the body side hinges, and place on a clean protected surface.
6. Clean the mounting surfaces of the body side hinges with a clean rag and mark the rear door hinge locations with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
7. Remove the bolts retaining the body side hinges to the body.
8. Remove the hinges from the body.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the body side rear door hinge to the alignment marks.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the bolts retaining the body side door hinge to the body and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
3. With an assistant, lower the rear door down onto the body side hinge straps.
4. Install the bolts (1) retaining the rear door hinge keeper straps and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
5. Connect the rear door wiring harness connectors, and install the rear door wiring harness grommet to the body. Refer to Rear Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement.
6. Install the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
7. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment.