Front Door Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least one other person to prevent the front door from falling.

CAUTION:

When the front door checker securing bolt is removed, the front door may open until it contacts the front fender panel causing the front door and the front fender panel to be damaged. Before removing the front door, overlap and adhere the protective tape to the position shown in the figure and be careful not to damage the front door and the front fender panel.

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
Remove bolt A shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Front Door, Connector And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the connector. (See Connector Removal Note .)
Remove bolts B.
Remove the front door.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT .)
Perform the 360° view monitor system aiming. (with 360° view monitor system) (See 360° VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM AIMING .)