4151... Replacing Front Side Doors Hinge Bushing (Door Removed): Notes

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Set of special tools 41 1 150 comprises:

Bush41 1 151

Screw41 1 152

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (41 1 150) Components

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Cut off hinge bushing in area (1) with chisel.

Drive out remainder of hinge bushing with punch.

Fig 2: Identifying Hinge Bushing Cut Off Area

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Insert screw 41 1 152 with new hinge bushing (2) into hinge.

Screw bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (3) pointing upwards onto screw41 1 152.

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until taper (1) borders hinge bushing.

Unscrew bushing 41 1 151 again.

Fig 3: Identifying Hinge Bushing With Special Tools

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Twist bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (1) onto screw41 1 152.

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until gap dimensions (2) are identical.

Fig 4: Identifying Bushing 41 1 151 Gap

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