Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the front half of the water deflector in order to expose the door access hole.
3. Remove the bolt retaining the front lower window run channel.




4. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the check link to the pillar.




5. Remove the rubber dust boot from the check link in order to gain access to the door retaining nuts.




6. Remove the 2 check link retaining nuts from the door.
7. Remove the check link assembly through the door access hole.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the check link assembly through the door access hole. Ensure that the position arrow is pointing forward.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 2 check link retaining nuts to the door.

Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).




3. Install the rubber dust boot to the check link.




4. Install the 2 bolts that retain the check link to the pillar.

Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Install the front lower window run channel.
6. Install and fully seat the water deflector.
7. Install the door trim panel.