Removal Procedure
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- Visually inspect and restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
- Remove all of the related panels and the components.
- Remove any excess sealer surrounding the hinge.
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- Scribe the location of the hinge on the hinge pillar.
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- Locate and drill out all necessary factory welds in the hinge access panel.
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- Pry the access door out in order to gain access to the back side of the hinge.
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- Locate and drill the center of the hinge welds using a 13 mm (1/2 in) drill bit or the equivalent.
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- If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the hinge from the pillar.
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- Remove the hinge.