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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: 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 door side rear door hinge.
  4. Remove the bolts (1-5) from the body side rear door hinge.
    Fig 1: Removing Body Side Rear Door Hinge Bolts
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  5. Remove the rear door hinge from the vehicle.