Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each door hinge separately, and replace the broken door hinge first.


1. Open and support the door.
2. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.




3. Remove the front door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .




4. Remove the hinge to pillar bolts and nuts.
5. Remove the front door hinge from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the front door hinge to the alignment marks on the pillar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the fasteners attaching the front door hinge to the pillar.

Tighten the front door hinge fasteners to 26 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Install the front door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
4. Remove the support from the front door.
5. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.