Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR


DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Perform work with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.
- When removing and installing front door assembly, support door with a jack and shop cloth to protect door and body.
1. Remove front fender. Removal And Installation.
2. Remove front door assembly. Removal and Installation.
3. Remove front door hinge mounting bolts (body side), and then remove front door hinge.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check front door open/close, lock/unlock operation after installation.
- Check door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Adjustments.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of door hinge mounting nuts.