Installing Rear Door Hinge

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Hinge

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→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information 

Only tighten the fastening screws on the door hinges hand-tight from the inside until the doors are set correctly.

1. Fit upper door hinge on door
   1. 1.1. Position upper door hinge -2-  on the door and secure by screwing in the fastening screw -6-  .

      Temporarily tighten the fastening screw hand-tight only (max. 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)).

      Fig 2: Identifying Upper Door Hinge And Screws

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2. Fit lower door hinge on door
   1. 2.1. Position lower door hinge -5-  on the door and secure to the door by screwing in the fastening screws -7, 8-  .

      Temporarily tighten the fastening screws hand-tight only (max. 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)).

      Fig 3: Identifying Lower Door Hinge And Screws

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3. Insert rear door with hinges

   Information 

   When closing the door, make sure that the electrical plug connections are not crushed or damaged. If necessary, insert plug and press on grommet.

   1. 3.1. Insert rear door using the pre-mounted hinges -Arrows A-  and close fully.
      Fig 4: Inserting Rear Door Using Pre-Mounted Hinges

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4. Secure the upper door hinge
   1. 4.1. Secure the upper door hinge -2-  by screwing in the fastening screws -1-  (-Arrow B-  ).

      Temporarily tighten the fastening screws hand-tight only (max. 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)).

      Fig 5: Securing Upper Door Hinge

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5. Secure the lower door hinge
   1. 5.1. Secure the lower door hinge -5-  by screwing in the fastening screws -3, 4-  (-Arrows C, D-  ).

      Temporarily tighten the fastening screws hand-tight only (max. 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)).

      Fig 6: Securing Lower Door Hinge

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6. Make electric plug connection
   1. 6.1. Connect electric plugs -9-  .
   2. 6.2. Press on the rubber sleeve -10-  between the door and A-pillar (-Arrow E-  ).
      Fig 7: Connecting Electric Plugs

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      Fig 8: Pressing Rubber Sleeve Between Door And A-Pillar

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7. Sett and fasten upper door hinge
   1. 7.1. Position rear door correctly using the upper door hinge -2-  .
   2. 7.2. Tighten fastening screws -1-  to the specified tightening torque using the appropriate special tool.→ Tools And Materials 
      Fig 9: Positioning Rear Door Correctly Using Upper Door Hinge

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8. Sett and fasten lower door hinge
   1. 8.1. Position rear door correctly using the lower door hinge -5-  .
   2. 8.2. Tighten fastening screws -3, 4-  to the specified tightening torque using the appropriate special tool. → Tools And Materials 
      Fig 10: Identifying Lower Door Hinge

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      Fig 11: Identifying Lower Door Hinge And Screws

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