Installation Procedure
- Install the hinge pin bushings.
- Apply a medium-bodied sealer to the mating surface of the hinge halves.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the following components to the door and the body frame:
- Anchor plates
- Bolts (3)
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to the door and the body frame to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Hinge halves
Align the hinge with the previously made mark.
- Paint the hinge and the surrounding area.
- Install the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
- Install the taillamp filler panel.
- Install the taillamp. Refer to TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT .
- Install the door to the vehicle. Refer to DOOR REPLACEMENT - REAR (CARGO DOORS) or DOOR REPLACEMENT - REAR (E54) .
- Adjust the door to fit properly in the door opening frame:
- 9.1. Ensure that the left door is closed when adjusting the right door.
- 9.2. Do not close the right door completely until a visual check is made in order to determine that the lock assembly is properly engaged to the striker.