Front door outer panel

FRONT DOOR OUTER PANEL

Remove

1. Remove front door. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
2. Remove front door trim panel. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
3. Remove window lift motor, door lock actuator and door harness, if fitted.
4. Remove exterior mirror.
5. Remove the door glass and regulator, door lock, and inner and outer release handles. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
6. Remove door and with hinge halves noting the
11. Apply a (minimum thickness 4 mm (1/8 in) bead

thickness of shims fitted, to assist with refitting. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.

7. Remove the existing door outer panel by
12. Fit new door outer panel to door frame and

grinding off the edge of the flange.

8. Clean door frame and remove all trace of sealant.

of 3M 8684 Flexseal to outer edge of new outer panel.

clinch the flange.

9. Prime all bare metal with etch primer.

10. Apply Supra SDP25 self adhesive sound deadening pads to replacement panel locations illustrated. 13. Apply a bead of Flexseal to outer edge of
14. Paint panel as necessary.
15. Refit associated parts to door in reverse order of
16. Refit door to vehicle. Adjust as necessary to

clinched joint. Work the bead as required to achieve a smooth, cosmetically acceptable seal. See Panels,

removal.

achieve a satisfactory fit.