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

  1. Position the LH upper rear door hinge into the vehicle.
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  2. Partially close the LH rear door, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper rear door hinge to the vehicle.

    52 N.m (38.3 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 13 mm ratcheting combination flex head wrench
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  3. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper rear door hinge to the door assembly.

    31 N.m (22.9 ft-lbs) 

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

    • 13 mm ratcheting combination flex head wrench
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  4. Remove the floor jack from the LH rear door.
  5. Close the LH doors.
  6. Check the gap and flushness between the LH rear door and surrounding components.
    NOTE: Measure spots (x4) labeled in example image. Refer to CVIS for current specifications.
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  7. Open the LH doors.
  8. Use IPA wipes to clean the body side upper hinge bolts.
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  9. Apply touch up paint to the body side upper hinge bolts as needed.
  10. Raise the LH windows and close the LH doors.