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Front Door Hinges And Fittings - Hinge Front Upper Left - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Use a floor jack to support the LH front door.
    CAUTION: Use soft material to protect the door paint.
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  3. Apply masking tape to the area surrounding the LH front door upper hinge on the body and door to aid in alignment during installation.
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  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the LH front door.

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

    • 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Crowfoot Open End Set - 1079485-00-A (for installation only)
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  5. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH upper front door hinge to the body.

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

    • 13 mm 12 pt combination wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Crowfoot Open End Set - 1079485-00-A (for installation only)
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  6. Push outward on the top of the door near the speaker with one hand, and then feed the LH upper front door hinge upward and then outward towards the rear of the vehicle to remove it.
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