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DOORS
6-87
REAR DOORS
DESCRIPTION
Information in this section concerns operations
applicable* to rear doors only. Procedures for re-
moval
of
water
deflectors,
door handles and
weatherstrips are outlined in the "Front and Rear
Door" section of this manual - see index. Door
trim assemblies are covered in Section 14 of
manual - see index.
Illustrations 6-112, 6-113, 6-114, 6-115, 6-116,
6-117 and 6-118 are typical of rear doors with the
trim assembly and inner panel water deflector re-
moved. These figures identify the component parts
of the rear door assembly (by style), their rela-
tionship and various attaching points.
REAR DOOR HINGES-AM Styles
2. Apply a coat of heavy-bodied sealer to surface
of hinge that mates with door or center pillar
to prevent corrosion.
3. With aid of a helper, lift door into position and
loosely install hinge screws.
Align hinges
within pencil
marks
previously made and
tighten hinge screws.
4. Install all previously removed parts and check
door for proper alignment.
Adjustments
In-or-out and up-or-down adjustment is available at
the door side hinge attaching screws. Fore-or-aft
and a slight up-or-down adjustment is available at
the body side (center pillar) hinge attaching screws
except on "X" Styles.
As the rear door hinges are secured with screws to
both the door and center pillar, the door can be re-
moved by either removing the door from the hinges
or by removing the door and hinges as an assembly
from the center pillar.
Removal
1. With a pencil, mark location of hinges on door
or center pillar, depending on removal method
being used.
2. On styles equipped with electric window reg-
ulators or vacuum operated locks, proceed as
follows:
a. Remove door trim assembly and inner panel
water deflector.
b. Disconnect wire harness connector from
regulator motor and/or vacuum hoses from
lock actuator.
c. Remove electric conduit from door, then
remove wire harness and/or vacuum hoses
from door through conduit access hole.
3. With door properly supported, remove upper
and lower hinge attaching screws (or bolts)
from door or center pillar and remove door
from body. Figure 6-119 and 6-120 are typical
of rear door hinge attachment.
Installation
1. Clean off old sealer at hinge attaching areas.
REAR DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is secured to the door inner
panel by three attaching bolts. On some styles it is
mounted on the inboard surface of the door inner
panel, and on others, on the outboard surface. Fig-
ure 6-121 identifies "B" style installation, other
styles are similar.
Removal and Installation
1. Remove rear door trim assembly and inner
panel water deflector.
2. Remove remote control attaching bolts (Fig.
6-121).
3. Pivot remote to disengage it from remote con-
trol to lock connecting rod and remove remote
control from door.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Make
certain anti-rattle clip on lock connecting rod
is properly positioned.
REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY-
"B-35-45 and 6 9 " Styles
Removal and Installation
1. Remove rear door trim assembly and inner
panel water deflector.
2. Remove door lock remote control.
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