FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the rear door hinge?
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The proper way is to position the rear door hinge to the alignment marks, install the bolts to the body side rear door hinge, install the bolts to the door side rear door hinge, close the rear door, and inspect the rear door for proper operation and alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the door-side rear door hinge bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 35 Nm (25 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts to the body side door hinge?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the front door hinge?
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You should position the front door hinge to the alignment marks, install the bolts to the body side door hinge, install the bolts to the door side door hinge, remove the support from the front door and inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the striker screws?
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The recommended torque is 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door striker?
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You should remove the rear quarter lower trim to gain access to the anchor plate, mark the position of the rear door lock striker with a grease pencil, remove the screws from the lock striker, remove the lock striker and the shims and remove the anchor plate.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the lock striker screws?
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The recommended torque is 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the door striker?
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You should install the anchor plate, install the front door lock shims and striker, install the lock striker screws, align the lock striker to the alignment marks, adjust the lock striker, and install the center pillar lower trim.
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29/10/2022 Q: What special tool will I need when servicing the lock striker?
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You will need a mini-wedge door striker aligner.
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