Warning! If during the repair process it was necessary to remove the door stop, be careful. Without limiter (random jolt, gust of wind) the door can open wide, as a result, the door frame is deformed, its outer panel will be wrinkled, and other body parts may be damaged.
The case when the limiter breaks is rare. Usually, the door opening limiter must be replaced if the door no longer locks in the open position. To prolong the life of the stops and ensure easy and quiet opening and closing of doors, periodically lubricate the stops with a special lock lubricant in an aerosol can (see «Lubrication of hinges and locks»).
Comment. The operation is generally the same for the front and rear doors.
Execution sequence
1. We prepare the car for work (see «Preparing the car for maintenance and repair»).
2. Remove the upholstery of the front or rear door (see «Front door upholstery - removal and installation» or see «Door upholstery - removal and installation»).
3. With a TORX T40 key, we unscrew the bolt securing the limiter bracket to the body pillar 1 and with a 10 mm socket wrench two bolts fastening to the door 2.
4. We remove the limiter through the technological opening of the door.
5. Install the limiter in the reverse order. Before installation, lubricate the limiter hinge with a special grease for locks (see «Lubrication of hinges and locks»).