Front Door: Service and Repair

DOOR

REMOVAL

NOTE: The retaining clips used on the door hinge pins are not to be reused. Verify availability prior to proceeding.

1. Open and support door on a suitable lifting device.
2. Disconnect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.
3. Remove bolts attaching door check strap to hinge pillar.
4. Remove bolts attaching lower hinge to door.

Fig. 3:

5. Remove bolts attaching upper hinge to door. (Fig. 3).
6. Remove door from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply Mopar(R) Multi-purpose Grease to inside of door hinge bushings.
2. Position door to the hinges on vehicle.
3. Install bolt into hinge top hole on the right side or bottom hole left side (smallest hole).
4. Install bolt into hinge bottom hole on the right side or top hole left side (slotted hole).
5. Install bolts attaching door check strap to hinge pillar.
6. Connect wire connector at hinge pillar, if necessary.