Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGEREMOVAL
1. Remove the front door from the vehicle.
2. Mark the upper or lower hinge bracket (2) location on the outside of the lower A-pillar to aid reinstallation.
3. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the hinge bracket to the outside of the lower A-pillar.
4. Remove the hinge bracket from the A-pillar.
5. Mark the upper (1) or lower (4) door hinge location on the hinge face of the front door (2) to aid reinstallation.
6. Remove the screw (5) that secures the hinge to the door.
7. Remove the nut (3) that secures the hinge to the stud on the door.
8. Remove the upper or lower hinge from the hinge face of the door.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the upper (1) or lower (4) hinge to the hinge face of the front door.
2. Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the hinge to the stud on the door. Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the screw (5) that secures the hinge to the door. Tighten the screw to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
4. Position the upper or lower hinge bracket (2) onto the outside of the lower A-pillar.
5. Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the hinge bracket to the outside of the lower A-pillar. Tighten the screws to 30 N.m (22 ft.lbs.).
6. Reinstall the front door onto the vehicle.