Door Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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Connect the electrical connector and the body-to-door rubber grommet.
With the aid of another technician, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts. (Front door shown, rear door similar.)
Adjust the door for proper fit.
Tighten:

Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Hinge Bolts
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Install the door hold-open link to the body with the bolts.
Tighten:

Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
Connect the negative battery cable.
Perform the waterleak test. Refer to WATERLEAK DIAGNOSIS .
Check for windnoise. Refer to WINDNOISE DIAGNOSIS .

Fig 2: Identifying Door Hold-Open Link & Bolt
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