VELOSTER(FS) >2013 > G 1.6 T-GDI > Body (Interior and Exterior) > Exterior > Front Door>Repair procedures  
Replacement
Front Door Trim Replacement
Take care not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).

2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door grip handle outer cover (A).

3.
Loosen the front door trim mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

4.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door inside handle cap (B).
5.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim (A).

6.
Disconnect the inside handle cage (A).

7.
Disconnect the connectors (A).

8.
Disconnect the power window connector (A).

9.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure of connectors is plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
Replace any damaged clips.
Inside Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door inside handle (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
Glass Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim seal mounting bracket (B).
3.
Remove the front door trim seal (A).
Replace the door trim seal if it is damaged.

4.
Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

5.
Remove the glass mounting hole plug.
Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door.
If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.
6.
Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

7.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Roll the glass up down to see if it moves freely without binding.
Adjust the position of the glass as necessary.
Speaker Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
Disconnect the speaker connector (B).
3.
Drill out the rivets to remove the speaker (A).

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal
Use sheet metal screws to secure the speaker.
Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Replace any damaged clips.
Door Power Window Regulator Assembly Replacement
1.
Remove the following items.
A.
Front door trim
B.
Front door trim seal
C.
Front door glass
2.
Loosen the front door power window regulator mounting nuts.
3.
Disconnect the front door power window motor connector (A).

Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

4.
Remove the front door power window regulator assembly (A).

5.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Grease should be applied to areas where there is rotational parts and springs.
Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.
Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
Outside Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim seal mounting bracket (B).
3.
Remove the front door trim seal (A).
Replace the door trim seal if it is damaged.

4.
Remove the hole plug (B).
5.
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the outside handle cover (A).

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~10.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

6.
Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

7.
Disconnect the outside handle connector (A).

8.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
Door Latch Replacement
1.
Remove the following items.
A.
Front door trim
B.
Front door trim seal
C.
Outside handle
2.
After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the front door channel (A).

Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

3.
Loosen the front door latch mounting screws.

Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 10.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the outside handle base mounting screw.
5.
Disconnect the front door latch connectors (A).

6.
Remove the front door latch assembly (A).

7.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the connector is connected properly.
Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Replace any damaged clips.
Door Side Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Detach the clips, then remove the front door side weatherstrip(A).

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace as necessary.
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
Remove the front door trim seal.
3.
Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts, then loosen them.

4.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
5.
Retighten glass.
6.
Reassemble in the reverse of removal.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed. The striker can be adjusted up or down, and in or out.
1.
Loosen the screws (B) just enough for the striker to move.

Tightening torque:
(B) : 16.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

2.
Tap on the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust the striker. The striker will not move much, but will give some adjustment.
3.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.
Door Position Adjustment
After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the Body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom, door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.
1.
Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

2.
Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
3.
Adjust at the hinges (A):
A.
Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush with the body.
B.
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
C.
Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.

Tightening torque :
(B) : 21.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)
(C) : 34.3 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

4.
Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated.
5.
Check for water leaks.