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 bolts are 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.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
1
Bolt A
2
Connector
(See Connector Removal Note.)
3
Bolt B
4
Front door
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the front door. (See DOOR ADJUSTMENT.)
1. Partially peel back the rubber boot in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove it from the connector.
2. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press tabs A in the directions of arrows (2) and (3) shown in the figure and remove the upper part of the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (4).
3. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press tabs B in the directions of arrows (5) and (6) shown in the figure and remove the connector from the body in the direction of arrow (7).
4. Lower the lever in the direction of arrow (8), and disconnect the connector in the direction of arrow (9).
