Front Door Hinges And Fittings - Front Lower Left Hinge - Remove And Replace: Install

Position the LH lower front door hinge into the vehicle.
NOTE: Lift the door slightly and insert the hinge.

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Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower door hinge to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm combination wrench
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Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower door hinge to the door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm combination wrench
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Remove the floor jack from underneath the LH front door.
Close the LH front door and check for gap and flushness. Adjust as necessary.
NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current gap/flush specifications.

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Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower door hinge to the body.
27 N.m (19.9 lbs-ft)

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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Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower door hinge to the door.
27 N.m (19.9 lbs-ft)

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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Remove the masking tape that surrounds the LH front door lower hinge on the body and door.
Use IPA wipes to clean the lower hinge bolts and wait at least 1 minute to allow it to completely dry.

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Apply touch up paint to the LH front lower door hinge 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.
Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.