Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGEREMOVAL
1. Remove the rear door from the vehicle.
2. Mark the upper (2) or lower (4) hinge bracket location on the outside of the lower B-pillar (1) to aid reinstallation.
3. Remove the two screws (3) that secure the hinge bracket to the outside of the lower B-pillar.
4. Remove the hinge bracket from the B-pillar.
5. Mark the upper (1) or lower (4) door hinge location on the hinge face of the rear door (3) to aid reinstallation.
6. Remove the screw (6) that secures the hinge to the door.
7. Remove the nut (5) that secures the hinge to the stud (2) on the door.
8. Remove the upper or lower hinge from the hinge face of the door.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the upper (1) or lower (4) hinge to the hinge face of the rear door (3).
2. Install and tighten the nut (5) that secures the hinge to the stud (2) on the door. Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the screw (6) that secures the hinge to the door. Tighten the screw to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
4. Position the upper (2) or lower (4) hinge bracket onto the outside of the lower B-pillar (1).
5. Install and tighten the two screws (3) that secure the hinge bracket to the outside of the lower B-pillar. Tighten the screws to 30 N.m (22 ft.lbs.).
6. Reinstall the rear door onto the vehicle.