Markos
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Seattle, WA
This if for the rear door. Front door procedure may vary slightly.
Tools Needed:
Time Required:
Approximately 30 minutes.
Step 1:
Remove Door Panel. Start by removing the screw behind the inside door handle. Next remove the two armrest screws. Using a flat blade screwdriver as a pry bar, pop the 6 white clips holding the panel in place. Next pull the door panel upwards, to release it from the window base. You will now need to unplug the blue power window plug. I'll assume that if you have power locks, you have power windows. Finally, unclip the two plastic clips holding the door lever linkage, and door lock linkage in place. You can use your fingers, flat screwdriver + fingers, or needle nose pliers. I recommend the pliers. The clips hold onto the linkages the way your hand would hold onto a soda can. Once the clip is unfastened, pull the l-shaped end of each linkage out of its plastic socket. Be careful not to bend the door linkages. If severely bent, the door will fail to lock, and the inner door handle may be rendered inoperable. Simply bend them back if you run into this scenario. This may take some fiddling.
Pry door clips
Remove door linkages
Unplug power window switch
Remvoe door panel
Step 2:
Peel away upper and rearmost section of the door liner. Next reach inside the door with your needle nose pliers (or tool of choice) and unclip the single linkage that connects the door lock to the outside door handle. This is a vertical linkage. Remove the top end of the linkage so that it does not get in your way when removing the assembly. Next, using your t-30 torx, unscrew the three torx screws on the outer edge of the door. Now pull on the two long linkages that you worked with earlier. This should help guide the entire assembly out of the door opening. Now that you have better access to the electrical plug, remove the plug from the door actuator.
Remove door seal
Step 3:
Swap all linkages over to new door actuator. If used, plug in new actuator and activate door locks. Make sure it works before you proceed. Remove any extra clips and linkages that you may want to keep. The clips are used on all doors throughout the jeep, and may come in handy if/when one breaks.
Unclip exterior door handle linkage
Swap linkages onto replacement actuator
Keep leftover clips
Step 4:
Installation is the reverse of steps 1-3. Remember to plug in your power window switch before installing the door panel. If you door seals do not seem to stick to the door, use some tape, sealant, or glue to keep the seal in place.
Tools Needed:
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Flat Screwdriver
- T-30 Torx
- Needle Nose Pliers
Time Required:
Approximately 30 minutes.
Step 1:
Remove Door Panel. Start by removing the screw behind the inside door handle. Next remove the two armrest screws. Using a flat blade screwdriver as a pry bar, pop the 6 white clips holding the panel in place. Next pull the door panel upwards, to release it from the window base. You will now need to unplug the blue power window plug. I'll assume that if you have power locks, you have power windows. Finally, unclip the two plastic clips holding the door lever linkage, and door lock linkage in place. You can use your fingers, flat screwdriver + fingers, or needle nose pliers. I recommend the pliers. The clips hold onto the linkages the way your hand would hold onto a soda can. Once the clip is unfastened, pull the l-shaped end of each linkage out of its plastic socket. Be careful not to bend the door linkages. If severely bent, the door will fail to lock, and the inner door handle may be rendered inoperable. Simply bend them back if you run into this scenario. This may take some fiddling.
Pry door clips
Remove door linkages
Unplug power window switch
Remvoe door panel
Step 2:
Peel away upper and rearmost section of the door liner. Next reach inside the door with your needle nose pliers (or tool of choice) and unclip the single linkage that connects the door lock to the outside door handle. This is a vertical linkage. Remove the top end of the linkage so that it does not get in your way when removing the assembly. Next, using your t-30 torx, unscrew the three torx screws on the outer edge of the door. Now pull on the two long linkages that you worked with earlier. This should help guide the entire assembly out of the door opening. Now that you have better access to the electrical plug, remove the plug from the door actuator.
Remove door seal
Step 3:
Swap all linkages over to new door actuator. If used, plug in new actuator and activate door locks. Make sure it works before you proceed. Remove any extra clips and linkages that you may want to keep. The clips are used on all doors throughout the jeep, and may come in handy if/when one breaks.
Unclip exterior door handle linkage
Swap linkages onto replacement actuator
Keep leftover clips
Step 4:
Installation is the reverse of steps 1-3. Remember to plug in your power window switch before installing the door panel. If you door seals do not seem to stick to the door, use some tape, sealant, or glue to keep the seal in place.