For 1990-2009 cars

## Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement Coupe

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear door to the full open position.
2. Remove the rear check link Torx® screw.
3. Partially close the door to disengage the door check arm from the door check link and remove the front Torx® screw.
4. Remove the check link.

### Installation Procedure

1. Partially open the hinge to the seat check link on the hinge and install the front Torx® screw.
2. Open the rear door to the full open position to engage the door check arm into the check link.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the rear Torx® screw and tighten both fasteners. Tighten as required using one of the following tools:

• | Short (less than 1 1/4 in) Torx® driver.

• | Snap-On flank drive torque adapter P/N GFRDH081 or equivalent and Torx® bit.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door upper hinge check link bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).

4. Be sure that the check arm properly seats into the check link.

## Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement Sedan/Wagon

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door inner panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the bolt at the hinge pillar.
3. Partially remove the water deflector.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the outer panel.

4. Remove the nuts at the door and remove the check link through the door from the inside.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Notice: Be careful not to damage door sound insulator. Make sure all seals are properly positioned.

1. Install the check link-to-door with the nuts. Do not damage the check link cover.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door check link-to-door nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Install the check link-to-hinge pillar with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door check link-to-body bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

Install the water deflector.

3. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .