Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair

HINGE

NOTE: If both hinges on one door are to be replaced, remove and install one hinge completely prior to beginning the second hinge.

REMOVAL

1. Open and support door on a suitable lifting device.
2. Remove bolts attaching door check strap to lower B-pillar for greater access, if necessary.
3. Mark position of hinge on both the door end frame and lower B-pillar to ease installation.

Fig. 2:

4. Remove bolts attaching hinge to door end frame (Fig. 2).
5. Remove bolts attaching hinge to lower B-pillar.
6. Remove door hinge from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not grease door hinges.

1. If necessary, paint new door hinge prior to installation.
2. Position door hinge on vehicle.
3. Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to lower B-pillar.
4. Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to door end frame.
5. Align hinge to marks made previously and tighten all bolts.
6. Install bolts attaching door check strap to lower B-pillar, if removed previously.
7. Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door hinge for proper door alignment, if necessary.