Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the door.
2. Mark the position of the hinge (2) on the body.
3. Mark the position of the hinge on the door.
4. Remove the hinge fasteners (1) from the pillar.
5. Remove the hinge half from the pillar.

IMPORTANT: Be careful to secure the studplate within the door when removing the hinge half from the door. The studplate is not attached to the door and could fall into the door.

6. Remove the door trim panel.
7. Remove the water deflector.
8. Remove the hinge fasteners from the door.
9. Remove the hinge half from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Align the hinge half (2) to the body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hinge to body fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).




3. Align the door half of the hinge with the marks made on the door during removal.
4. Install the door to the hinge fasteners (1)

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 34 N.m (24 lb ft).

5. Install the door.
6. Install the water deflector.
7. Install the door trim panel.

NOTE: 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.

8. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment.
9. Touch up any damage to the hinge fasteners with body color paint.