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Hinge - Door - Rear - Lower - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Use the alignment tape to position the LH lower rear door hinge onto the body, and then hand tighten the bolts that attach the hinge to the body.
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  2. Use the alignment tape to position the LH lower rear door hinge onto the door, and then hand tighten the bolt or nut that attaches the hinge to the door.
    NOTE:

    Fixation by bolt

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    NOTE:

    Fixation by nut

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  3. Close the LH front door and check for gap and flushness. Adjust as necessary.
  4. Tighten the bolt or nut that attaches the LH lower rear door hinge to the door.

    49 N.m (36.1 lbs-ft) 

    49 N.m (36.1 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm deep socket
    • 6 in extension
  5. Tighten the bolts that attach the LH lower rear door hinge to the body.

    24 N.m (17.7 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm swivel ball socket
  6. Remove the masking tape from the door and body.
  7. Apply touch up paint on the LH hinge rear door bolts as needed.
    NOTE: Shake the touch up paint before applying. Allow the first coat to dry for 20 minutes before applying and second coat.
  8. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.