Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: Short wheelbase shown, long wheelbase similar.

1. Open the rear door.
   

1. Remove the check arm bolt.
   Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
   Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Door removed from vehicle for clarity.

   Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screws and the rear door speaker.
   Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

1. NOTE: Door removed from vehicle for clarity.

   Remove the rear door check arm nuts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. NOTE: Door removed from vehicle for clarity.

   Remove the rear door check arm assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.