Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinge Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors.
4. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.




6. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel.
7. Pull the rubber conduit and the wiring harness out through the opening at the front of the door.
8. Remove the door check link bolt.
9. Support the door.
10. Remove the hinge to door nuts.
11. Remove the door, with an assistant.
12. Remove the hinge bolts from the pillar.
13. Remove the hinge.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the hinge to the pillar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hinge to pillar bolts.

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





3. Install the hinge studplates into the door.
4. Align the door to the hinges, with the aid of an assistant.
5. Support the door.
6. Install the hinge to the door nuts (1).

Tighten the hinge to door nuts (1) to 34 N.m (24 lb ft).

7. Install the check link bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





8. Route the door wiring harness into the opening at the front of the door.
9. Install the door wiring harness clips to the inner door panel.
10. Connect the door latch electrical connectors.
11. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.
12. Connect the front door speaker electrical connector.

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.

13. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments) .
14. Touch up any damage to the hinge and fasteners with body color paint.
15. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
16. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .