Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGEREMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the door to replace the hinges if they are replaced one at a time.
NOTE: The welded washers should not be separated from the hinge. If the washers are removed the door may have to be re-adjusted.
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Open the front door.
UPPER HINGE
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the door and B-pillar.
2. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the hinge to the door (3).
3. Remove the three bolts (6) attaching the hinge (1) to the B-pillar (2) and remove the hinge.
LOWER HINGE
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the door and B-pillar.
2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
3. Remove the nuts (2) attaching the hinge to the door (3).
4. Remove the two bolts (5) attaching the hinge (4) to the B-pillar (2).
5. From the inside of the vehicle remove the remaining bolt (3) attaching the hinge (4) to the B-pillar (2) and remove the hinge.
INSTALLATION
UPPER HINGE
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Install the hinge to door washers, if there were removed previously, and nuts (2) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
2. Install the three hinge to B-pillar bolts (6).
3. Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) using the sequence shown.
NOTE: Right hand door shown, left hand door opposite.
4. Adjust the door if needed.
LOWER HINGE
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Install the hinge (4) and install the B-pillar bolts (5 & 3).
2. Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) using the sequence shown.
NOTE: Right hand door shown, left hand door opposite.
3. Install the hinge to door washers, if there were removed previously, and nuts (2) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
4. Adjust the door if needed.
5. Install the lower B-pillar trim.