Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) orTrim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) orWater Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) .




4. Remove the rubber grommet in the door check link opening (1).
5. Remove the 2 nuts (2) retaining the check link to the door.




6. Remove the 2 fasteners (1) retaining the check link to the vehicle.
7. Remove the check link.



Installation Procedure

1. Place the check link in position in the door.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the nuts (2) that retain the check link to the door.

Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (7 lb ft).

3. Replace the rubber grommet in the door check link opening (1).




4. Install the fasteners (1) that retain the check link to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (7 lb ft).

5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) orWater Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) .
6. Install door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) orTrim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) .