Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors as needed.
3. Remove the rubber conduit from the door and the body hinge pillar.
4. Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and the body hinge pillar in order to protect the door and the body hinge pillar from scratches.




Caution: Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.

5. Use the J 36604 in order to remove the door hinge spring.
6. Remove the hinge pin retainers from the hinge pins.

Discard the hinge pin retainers.




7. Use a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers in order to remove the lower hinge pins.
8. Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place.
9. Remove the upper hinge pin.
10. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
11. Remove the door from the vehicle.
12. Remove the door hinge pin bushings from the hinge.

1. Install the door hinge pin bushings to the hinge.
2. Install the door to the vehicle.



3. Install a temporary bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place.
4. Install the upper hinge pin.

Ensure that the pointed end of the pin points upward.

5. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
6. Install the lower hinge pin.

Ensure that the pointed end of the pin points upward.

7. Install new hinge pin retainers to the hinge pins.



8. Use the J 36604 in order to install the door hinge spring.
9. Remove the tape from the door and the body hinge pillar.
10. Install the rubber conduit to the door and the body hinge pillar.
11. Connect the electrical connectors as needed.
12. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .