Removal Procedure
- Remove the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR
or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT HINGE PILLAR
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rubber grommet from the door and the B-pillar.
- Remove the cross-body wire harness connector.
- Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and the B-pillar in order to protect the door and the B-pillar from scratches.
- Use the J 39761-A
in order to remove the door hinge spring.
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- Remove the door hinge roller pin. Refer to Hinge Roller Pin Replacement - Door .
- Remove the hinge pin using a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers.
- Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place.
- Remove the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
- Remove the door from the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the door hinge pin bushings.
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