Removal Procedure
- Remove the door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
- Mark the position of the hinge on the body.
- Remove the hinge bolts (2) from the hinge (1).
- Remove the hinge half (1) from the pillar.
- Mark the position of the hinge half on the door.
- Remove the hinge fasteners from the door.
- Remove the hinge half from the door.
Important: Be careful to secure the studplate when removing the hinge half from the door. The studplate is not attached and could fall into the door.
Installation Procedure
- Align the pillar half of the hinge (1) with the marks made on the pillar during removal.
- Install the hinge-to-pillar bolts (2).
- Align the door half of the hinge with the marks made on the door during removal.
- Install the hinge-to-door nuts.
- Install the door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
- Adjust the door for proper alignment.
- Touch up any damage to the hinge fasteners with body color paint.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge-to-pillar bolts (2) to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 34 N·m (24 lb ft).
Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.
