Hinge - Door - Front - Upper - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

Open the LH front door and lower the front windows.
Tape the LH upper front door hinge area on the body side to mark the hinge location.

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Remove the pivot pin bolt that attaches the LH front door drive unit to the vehicle.
10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T30 socket
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the LH front door.
24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the body, and then remove the hinge from the vehicle.
25 N.m (18.4 ft-lbs)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm socket
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