Front Door Hinge: Description and Operation

Door Hinge Assembly Overview

• The description applies to the right side. The left side is derived accordingly from this.

• Bolts for door hinges must always be replaced after loosening.

• To remove and adjust the upper door hinges, the instrument cluster must be removed.

• Lubricate the new door hinge if the old one was replaced.





1 Door

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Door ] Door

2 Socket head bolt

• M8•28

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

3 Socket head bolt

• Only this bolt must be unscrewed to remove the door from the hinge

• M8•28

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

4 Door hinge with door arrester

• Hinge is divided

• lubricate if the hinge is replaced, refer to => [ New Door Hinges, Lubricating ] New Door Hinges, Lubricating

5 Socket head bolt

• M8•28

• installed from the inside of the vehicle

• Remove A-pillar lower trim.

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

6 Socket head bolt

• M8•28

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

7 Hex nut

• 30 Nm

• Remove this nut to remove door.

8 Door hinge

• Hinge is divided

• lubricate if the hinge is replaced, refer to => [ New Door Hinges, Lubricating ] New Door Hinges, Lubricating

9 Socket head bolt

• M8•22

• installed from the inside of the vehicle

• To loosen or tighten the bolt, remove and install instrument cluster, refer to

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

10 Socket head bolt

• M8•28

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.

11 Socket head bolt

• M8•28

• 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.