Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . NOTE: Replace only one hinge at a time. Preliminary Procedure Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Rear Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Rear Side Door Hinge Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3	Rear Side Door Upper Hinge TIP: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.
4	Rear Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft) TIP: After installation of the replacement upper hinge, from the underside of the hinge, remove the temporary keeper pivot bolt and replace with longer permanent bolt.
5	Rear Side Door Hinge Lower Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
6	Rear Side Door Hinge Lower Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
7	Rear Side Door Lower Hinge TIP: Check the door for proper alignment, then adjust as necessary.