CHECK STRAP
REMOVAL
1. Remove the swing gate trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
2. Remove the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
3. Remove the bolts (3) attaching the check strap (1) to the D-pillar (4).
4. Peel back the waterdam.
5. Remove the nuts and remove the check strap (2) from the swing gate.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the check strap.
2. Install the nuts and tighten to 10 N·m (85 in. lbs.).
3. Reposition the waterdam.
4. Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
5. Install the bolts attaching the check strap to the D-pillar and tighten to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)