Door Hold-Open Link Removal and Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

Install the door hold-open link to the door and the body with the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25 N. m (18 lb-ft).

Tighten the door hold-open link-to-door bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
Install the door seal trim. Refer to "DOOR SEAL TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".

Fig 1: Tightening Door Hold-Open Link-To-Door Bolts
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