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Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

HINGE

REMOVAL




1. Remove the door.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the outline of the door hinges on A-pillar end to aid installation.
3. Remove the bolts (5) and remove the hinges (2 & 4).

INSTALLATION




1. If necessary, paint replacement door hinge before installation.
2. Position door hinge (2 & 4) on hinge pillar using alignment marks and install the bolts (5).




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. Install the door.