Rear Door Hinge - Secondary - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

Remove the front and rear LH primary rear door struts STRUT - REAR DOOR - PRIMARY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Remove the front and rear LH secondary rear door struts STRUT - REAR DOOR - SECONDARY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Remove the LH rear upper door glass DOOR GLASS - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Mark the location of the LH front secondary hinge on the upper door and lower door.
NOTE: This helps to install the new secondary hinge into the same place.
Remove the bolts that secure the secondary hinge to the lower door (torque 22 N.m).

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Remove the bolts that secure the hinge to the upper door (torque 30 N.m).

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NOTE: The center bolt might be secured with a nut.

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Remove the hinge from the vehicle.