Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the left fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).

Note: Remove only one hinge at a time in order to keep the door properly aligned.

3. Remove the 2 door to hinge bolts (2 or 4).
4. Remove the 2 hinge to door jamb bolts (1 or 3).
5. Remove the upper or lower hinge (6 or 5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper or lower hinge (2 or 4) to the door jamb. Secure the hinge with 2 bolts (1 or 3). Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 2 door to hinge bolts (2 or 4) and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
3. Repeat the removal and installation steps for the opposite hinge, if necessary.
4. Install the left fender, if removed. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
5. Install the right fender, if removed. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).