Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinges side door, replacing

Special tools:
950 1080 Fixture 950 1080 Fixture

As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removing hinges from the side door
Remove the necessary components. See Side section, exposing .
Grind off the bead weld around the hinge so that the hinge releases.
Grind clean.
Apply welding primer.

Installing hinges for the side door








Use special tool 950 1080 Fixture 950 1080 Fixture.
Install the hinges on the door using two adjuster shims (3) between each hinge and the door. This will make any late adjustment easier.
Align the door and hinges so that the edge of the hinges are positioned in the punched out holes in the cowl side (1).
Tack weld the hinges into place.
Check the alignments and clearance.





Remove:
- the door
- the door support.
Weld the hinges into place. Ensure that the weld is in the groove in the cowl side.




Seal at the rear edge (2). See Body seal .