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Front Door Hinge: Service Precautions



Door Hinges, Assembly Overview

CAUTION: The nut for eccentric pin - 9 - must not be loosened under any circumstances. It cannot be secured again using workshop equipment.

NOTE:
- The description applies to the right side. The left side is derived accordingly from this.
- Bolts for door hinges must always be replaced after loosening.
- Hinges are no longer manufactured as separated parts.







1 - Door
2 - Guide bolt
- 10 Nm

3 - Door hinge with door arrester
4 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

5 - Socket head bolt
- Installed from vehicle interior
- Remove lower A-pillar trim:
- Drivers side:
- Passenger side:
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

6 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

7 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

8 - Guide bolt
- 10 Nm

9 - Nut
- For the eccentric pin
- Must not be loosened
- Used for making adjustments during production

10 - Door hinge
- Door hinge is no longer manufactured as separated parts

11 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

12 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening

13 - Socket head bolt
- 20 Nm + 1 / 4 additional turn (90 °)
- Always replace bolt after loosening