Door System - Front: Hinge: Installation

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the door to replace the hinges if they are replace one at a time.

Hinge pins can be serviced, remove spring nut and remove pin. Install new pin and install spring nut (Fig 1 ).
CAUTION: When installing a new hinge, make sure that the head of each hinge pin is fully seated into the door hinge. Also, remove the plastic shipping clip and replace it with the correct metal retaining clip once the hinge pin is seated.
Paint hinge prior to installation, if necessary.
Position door hinge on vehicle (Figure ).
Install bolts attaching hinge to pillar. Tighten hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install bolts attaching front door to door hinge. Tighten hinge bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
For proper tighten, sequence refer to (Fig 2 ).
Verify door alignment and operation. Adjust as necessary. (Refer to GAP AND FLUSH ) and (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Hinge And Pins
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Fig 2: Identifying Door Hinge Tighten Sequence
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