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(5) Remove the regulator and drive motor, if
equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position window regulator and, if equipped,
drive motor within the door panels.
(2) Attach the regulator to door inner panel with
replacement rivets or with screws and nuts (Fig. 3, 4
and 5).
(3) Connect the regulator wire harness connector.
(4) Position the window glass at the regulator and
install the retainer, bushing and screw.
(5) Tighten the glass screw to 4 Nzm (36 in-lbs)
torque.
(6) Install the waterdam and trim panel.
REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the window glass.
(2) Pry the window beltline molding from the clips
and remove the molding from the door.(3) Remove the window weatherstrip seals from
the door (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove the trim panel and waterdam from the
door inner panel.
(5) Remove the channel/division bar screws and
drill-out the rivet head to remove (Fig. 7 and 8).
(6) Tilt the channel/division bar forward and re-
move it from the door.
(7) Remove the window glass screw, bushing and
retainer from the regulator (Fig. 9).
(8) Remove the window glass from door.INSTALLATION
(1) Install the glass in the door, and install the re-
tainer, bushing and screw (Fig. 9).
Fig. 3 Manual Regulator Rivet Installation
Fig. 4 Power Regulator Rivet Installation
Fig. 5 Power Regulator Lower Bracket Rivet
Installation
Fig. 6 Rear Door Window Weatherstrip Seals
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(2) Tighten the glass attaching screw 6 Nzm (53 in-
lbs) torque.(3) Install the window glass channel/division bar in
the door.
(4) Install the window glass channel/division bar
screws and rivet. Tighten the screws to 6 Nzm(5ft-
lbs) torque.
(5) Install the window glass channel and belt
weatherstrip seals (Fig. 10 and 11).
(6) Install the window beltline molding.
(7) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
REAR DOOR STATIONARY WINDOW GLASSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the window glass.
(2) Pry the window beltline molding away from the
clips and remove the molding from the door.
Fig. 7 Window Channel/Division Bar Screws and
Rivet
Fig. 8 Window Channel/Division Bar Rivet
Fig. 9 Regulator-To-Glass Screw Removal/
Installation
Fig. 10 Glass Channel Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 11 Belt Weatherstrip Seals
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(3) Remove the window weatherstrip seals from
the door.
(4) Remove the trim panel and waterdam from
door inner panel.
(5) Remove the channel/division bar screws. Drill
out the rivet head to remove it from the inner panel.
(6) Tilt the channel/division bar forward and re-
move it from the door.
(7) Remove the fixed glass support bracket bolts
from the door inner panel reinforcement bracket (Fig.
12).
(8) Remove the fixed glass from the door (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the fixed glass in the door, and install
the bolts in the reinforcement and support brackets.
(2) Tighten the bracket retaining bolts to 9 Nzm
(79 in-lbs) torque.
(3) Install the channel/division bar in the door.
(4) Install the channel/division bar screws and
rivet. Tighten the screws to 6 Nzm (5 ft-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the channel and belt weatherstrip seals.(6) Install the beltline molding.
(7) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDERÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.
(2) Disconnect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod at
the door latch (Fig. 14).
(3) If equipped, disconnect the security alarm
switch connector from the lock cylinder (Fig. 15).
Fig. 12 Fixed Glass Support Bracket Bolts
Fig. 13 Fixed Glass Removal/Installation
Fig. 14 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Latch
Fig. 15 Security Alarm Switch
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(4) Remove the key lock cylinder retainer clip. Re-
move the lock cylinder, gasket and clip from the door
opening (Fig. 16).
(5) If applicable, remove the door latch-to-lock cyl-
inder rod from the original lock cylinder. Connect it
to the replacement lock cylinder.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lock cylinder and gasket in the
door opening. Hold the lock cylinder in the opening
with the retainer clip.
(2) Connect the door latch-to-lock cylinder rod to
the door latch.
(3) If equipped, connect the security alarm switch
connector to the lock cylinder.
(4) Test and, if necessary, adjust the door latch-to-
lock cylinder rod operation.
(5) Install the door trim panel and waterdam.
(6) Adjust the door latch as described in DOOR
LATCH ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENTÐXJ
(1) Remove the access hole plug from the latch face
(Fig. 17).
(2) Insert a 5/32-inch wrench through the hole and
into the latch release lever adjustment screw and
loosen.
(3) Press and release the outside door handle latch
release button several times.
(4) Release the button and tighten adjustment
screw to 3 Nzm (30 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Test the release handle button and key lock cyl-
inder for proper latch release.
(6) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
DOOR EXTERNAL HANDLEÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.
(2) Remove the access hole cover and remove the
door handle nuts (Fig. 18).
(3) Disconnect the handle-to-latch rod from the
handle latch release lever arm.
(4) Remove the nuts and handle from the door.
(5) Remove the gaskets from the door outer panel
surface, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble the replacement door handle, if nec-
essary (Fig. 19). Apply silicone spray lubricant to the
components.
Fig. 16 Key Lock Cylinder Removal/Installation
Fig. 17 Door Latch Adjustment
Fig. 18 Door External Handle Removal/Installation
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(7) Remove the door latch from the door face.
(8) For vehicles equipped with power door locks,
remove the lock motor rivets. Remove the motor and
latch as a unit from the door. Detach the rod and mo-
tor from the latch (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, install a replacement latch striker
(Fig. 24).
(2) For vehicles equipped with power door locks,
attach the rod and lock motor to the latch. Attach the
lock motor to the door panel with either rivets or
with bolts and nuts (Fig. 23).
(3) Install the door latch at the door face and con-
nect all the rods to the latch.
(4) Install the latch screws. Tighten the screws to
9Nzm (77 in-lbs) torque.
(5) Install the external handle.
(6) Install the latch-to-door handle rod.
(7) Install the key lock cylinder and retainer clip.
(8) Install the door waterdam and trim panel.
(9) Install the door access plug.(10) Adjust the door latch as described in DOOR
LATCH ADJUSTMENT.
DOOR INSIDE LATCH RELEASE AND LOCK
RODSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door inside latch release handle
screws (Fig. 1 and 2).
Fig. 23 Door Lock Motor
Fig. 24 Door Latch Striker Removal/Installation
Fig. 1 Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle
Fig. 2 Rear Door Inside Latch Release Handle
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(3) Lower spacer block: install the screws in the
door face. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque.
DOOR EDGE GUARD/EDGE PROTECTOR
STRIPÐXJ
REPLACEMENT
(1) Pull outward and remove the door edge guard
strip from the door edge (Fig. 3).
(2) Position the door edge guard strip on the door
edge.
(3) Force the door edge guard strip inward until it
is seated on the door edge.
DOOR WINDOW EXTERIOR MOLDINGSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) When removing the front or rear door window
exterior molding, open the window completely (Fig. 4
and 5).
(2) Pry and pull the molding sections from the door
panel flange and clips.
Fig. 3 Door Edge Guard/Protector Strip
Fig. 4 Front Door Window Exterior Molding
Fig. 2 Front Door Lower Spacer BlockÐTwo-Door
Vehicles
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(6) Disconnect the connectors and remove the wire
harness from the liftgate (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove the hinge-to-liftgate screws.
(8) Remove the liftgate from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position and support the liftgate at the opening
in the body and install the hinge-to-liftgate screws.
(2) Adjust the liftgate to fit properly in the body
opening. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment.
(3) Tighten the hinge-to-liftgate screws to 9 Nzm(7
ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Connect the liftgate rod cylinders to the ball
studs and install the rod cylinder retainer clips.
(5) Insert and connect the wire harness connectors.
(6) Position the wire harness trim cover on the
header and install the screws. Tighten the screws to
1Nzm (11 in-lbs) torque.(7) Install the trim panel.
LIFTGATE TRIM PANELÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach the panel upper
sides to the liftgate.
(2) Use a trim stick to detach the panel retainers
from the liftgate.
(3) Remove the trim panel from the liftgate.
(4) If necessary, drill-out the rivet heads and re-
move the trim panel strip from the liftgate (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the trim panel retainer strip
on the liftgate with replacement rivets.
(2) Position the trim panel on liftgate.
Fig. 3 Support Rod Retainer Clip
Fig. 4 Liftgate Wire Harness Trim Cover
Fig. 5 Liftgate Wire Harness and Hinge Screws
Fig. 6 Liftgate Trim Panel Retainer
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(3) Align the trim panel retainers with the holes in
the liftgate inner panel and force the trim panel in-
ward.
(4) Install the screws to attach the panel upper
sides to the liftgate.
LIFTGATE HINGEÐXJ
REMOVAL
It is not necessary to remove the liftgate to replace
one or both hinges.
(1) Remove the liftgate (headliner) upper trim
molding (Fig. 7).
(2) Remove the hinge-to-roof panel nuts (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove the hinge-to-liftgate screws and remove
the hinge from the liftgate (Fig. 9).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the gaskets, shim and hinge on the
liftgate and the roof panel (Fig. 10).
(2) Install and tighten hinge-to-roof panel nuts to 9
Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.(3) Install the liftgate-to-hinge screws. Tighten
screws to 9 Nzm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
(4) Install the liftgate (headliner) upper trim mold-
ing (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Liftgate Upper Trim Molding
Fig. 8 Liftgate Hinge-To-Roof Panel Nuts
Fig. 9 Liftgate Hinges
Fig. 10 Liftgate Hinge, Gaskets and Shim
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