Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure






Important: Replace only one hinge at a time then repeat procedure for the second hinge, if needed.


1. Remove the push-in fasteners securing the fender sound insulator to the front fender.
2. Remove the fender sound insulator.




3. Mark the position of the hinge on the body.
4. Support the door.
5. Remove the hinge bolts (1) from the body.
6. Remove the hinge bolts from the door.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the hinge to the marks made on the body during removal.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hinge to body bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the hinge to door bolts.

Tighten the hinge to door bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Remove the door support.




5. Install the fender sound insulator.

Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

6. Adjust the door. Refer toDoor Adjustment (Adjustments) .
7. Touch up any paint damage to the hinge and the bolts with body color paint.