Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the door.
2. Mark the position of the hinges (1) on the body pillar.
3. Mark the position of the hinge on the door (2).
4. Remove the fasteners (3) from the pillar side of the hinge.
5. Remove the hinge half from the pillar (1).

IMPORTANT: Be careful to secure the studplate within the door, when removing the hinge half from the door. The studplate is not attached to the door and could fall into the door.

6. Check for the location of the studplate.
7. Remove the door trim panel.
8. Remove the hinge fasteners (3) from the door.
9. Remove the hinge half from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Align the hinge half (1) to the body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hinge to the body fasteners (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




3. Align the door half of the hinge with the marks made on the door during removal.
4. Install the hinge to door fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the door.
6. Install the door trim panel.

NOTE: Refer to Door Striker Alignment Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Inspect the door for proper alignment. Adjust the door as needed.
8. Touch up any paint damage to the hinge fasteners with body color paint.
9. Inspect the door alignment.