Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinge Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo)

Removal Procedure

Important: In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each door hinge separately, and replace the broken door hinge first.




1. Open the front door.
2. Support the front door.
3. Remove the intermediate hinge bolts from the front door hinge.
4. Move the door as far as the rubber conduit will allow.
5. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
6. Remove the bolts from the front door side hinge.
7. Remove the doorside hinge.
8. Remove the bolts from the body side hinge.
9. Remove the body side hinge.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the body side hinge to the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts to the body side hinge.

Tighten the bolts to the body side hinge to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

3. Position the doorside hinge to the body side hinge.
4. Install the intermediate hinge bolts to the front door hinge.

Tighten the bolts to the intermediate hinge to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

5. Install the doorside hinge bolts.

Tighten the bolts to the doorside hinge to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

6. Remove the door support.
7. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.