FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear door hinge?
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The procedure is to open the front side door to gain access to the rear side door lower hinge bolts, remove the 2 bolts which secure the lower hinge to the door, remove the 2 bolts which secure the lower hinge to the door jamb, and then remove the lower hinge from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front-side door hinge?
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The proper way is to install the front side door hinge to the vehicle by aligning the hinge with the marks made during the removal procedure, install the 2 bolts that retain the hinge to the door, and then install the front fender.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear door hinge?
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The proper way is to align the hinge with the marks, install the 2 bolts which secure the lower hinge to the door, and then close the front side door.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front side door hinge?
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The procedure is to remove the front fender, remove the 2 bolts that retain the hinge to the door, remove the 2 bolts that retain the hinge to the door jamb, and then remove the hinge from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the left rear door striker?
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The proper way is to install the endgate lock striker to the door jamb, adjust the striker's vertical measurement to align with the center of the endgate lock, and then keep the lock striker level while moving the striker sideways to adjust the endgate panel flushness with the quarter panel.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front-side door lock striker?
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The proper way is to install the front side door lock striker to the door jamb, adjust the front side door lock striker vertical measurement so that the striker shaft aligns with the center of the front side door lock, and then move the striker sideways on the door jamb to adjust the door flushness with the quarter panel on 2 door models or the rear door on 4 door models.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear side door lock striker?
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The procedure is to mark the position of the rear side door lock striker on the door jamb for ease of installation, and then remove 2 screws and the rear side door lock striker from the door jamb.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear door support?
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The proper way is to install the rear door strut to the rear door opening, and then install the rear door strut to the rear door.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear door striker?
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The proper way is to install the rear side door lock striker to the door jamb, adjust the rear side door lock striker vertical measurement so that the striker shaft aligns with the center of the rear side door lock, adjust the door lock striker to the rear side door distance to 10.9-12.9 mm (0.43-0.5 in), and then move the striker sideways on the door jamb.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear side door lock striker?
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The proper way is to install the rear side door lock striker to the door jamb, and then adjust the door lock striker to the rear side door distance to 10.9-12.9 mm (0.43-0.5 in) by installing or removing shims.
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