Installing Front Door Hinge

Fig 1: Identifying Front 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 the upper door hinge on the door.
   1. 1.1. Position upper door hinge -3-  on the door and secure by screwing in the fastening screw -7-  . The fastening screw must provisionally be tightened by hand only. → Tightening torque: <10 Nm 
      Fig 2: Identifying Upper Door Hinge Mounting Screw

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2. Fit lower door hinge on door.
   1. 2.1. Position lower door hinge -6-  on the door and secure to the door by screwing in the fastening screws -8, 9-  .

      The fastening screws must provisionally be tightened by hand only. → Tightening torque: <10 Nm 

      Fig 3: Identifying Lower Door Hinge And Mounting Bolts

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      Fig 4: Identifying Lower Door Hinge And Mounting Bolts

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3. Insert the front door with hinge.
   1. 3.1. Insert front door using the pre-mounted hinges -arrows E-  and carefully close it completely.
      NOTE: When closing the door, make sure that the electric push-on connectors are not trapped or damaged. If necessary, insert connector and press in grommet.
      Fig 5: Inserting Front Door With Hinge

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4. Secure the upper door hinge.
   1. 4.1. Secure the upper door hinge -3-  by screwing in the fastening screw -2-  from inside the vehicle -arrow F-  .

      The fastening screw must provisionally be tightened by hand only. → Tightening torque: <10 Nm 

      Fig 6: Installing Upper Door Hinge Mounting Screw

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5. Secure the lower door hinge.
   1. 5.1. Secure the lower door hinge -6-  by screwing in the fastening screw -5-  from inside the vehicle -arrow G-  .

      The fastening screw must provisionally be tightened by hand only. → Tightening torque: <10 Nm 

      Fig 7: Installing Lower Door Hinge Mounting Screw

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6. Set the upper door hinge and tighten from the inside of the vehicle.
   1. 6.1. Position front door correctly using the upper door hinge -3-  .
   2. 6.2. Screw in the fastening screw -2-  from the inside of the vehicle and to the specified tightening torque using the special tool, and then tighten to the torque angle. Multiple-tooth socket wrench insert, M8 Nr.29  → Tightening torque: 20 Nm+/-3 Nm  → Tightening torque: +90° 
      Fig 8: Identifying Upper Door Hinge Mounting Bolts

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7. Set the lower door hinge and tighten from the inside of the vehicle
   1. 7.1. Position front door correctly using the lower door hinge -6-  .
   2. 7.2. Screw in the fastening screw -5-  from the inside of the vehicle and to the specified tightening torque using the special tool, and then tighten to the torque angle. Multiple-tooth socket wrench insert, M8 Nr.29  → Tightening torque: 20 Nm+/-3 Nm  → Tightening torque: +90° 
      Fig 9: Identifying Lower Door Hinge Mounting Bolts

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8. Remove front door.
   1. 8.1. The front doors must be removed again to allow access to the fastening screws -1-  and -4-  from the outside of the vehicle.
9. Tighten the upper door hinge from the outside of the vehicle.
   1. 9.1. Screw in the fastening screw -1-  from the outside of the vehicle -arrow H-  and to the specified tightening torque using the special tool, and then tighten to the torque angle. Multiple-tooth socket wrench insert, M8 Nr.29  → Tightening torque: 20 Nm+/-3 Nm  → Tightening torque: +90° 
      Fig 10: Identifying Upper Door Hinge Mounting Bolts (From Outside Of Vehicle)

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10. Tighten the lower door hinge from the outside of the vehicle.
    1. 10.1. Screw in the fastening screw -4-  from the outside of the vehicle -arrow I-  and to the specified tightening torque using the special tool, and then tighten to the torque angle. Multiple-tooth socket wrench insert, M8 Nr.29  → Tightening torque: 20 Nm+/-3 Nm  → Tightening torque: +90° 
       Fig 11: Identifying Lower Door Hinge Mounting Bolts (From Outside Of Vehicle)

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