Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair




Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note:
This procedure is completed with the rear door closed at all times. Do each door hinge separately, and replace the broken door hinge first.





1. Open the front door in order to remove the rear door hinges.

2. Clean the mounting surfaces with clean a rag and mark the rear door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.

3. Remove the bolts from the doorside rear door hinge.

4. Remove the bolts (1-5) from the bodyside rear door hinge.

5. Remove the rear door hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the rear door hinge to the alignment marks.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the bolts (1-5) to the bodyside rear door hinge.

Tighten the bodyside rear door hinge bolts to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

3. Install the bolts to the doorside rear door hinge.

Tighten the doorside rear door hinge bolts to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

4. Close the rear door.

5. Inspect the rear door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Rear Side Door Adjustment Adjustments.