FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the front door hinge?
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The procedure is to open and support the door, clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges, remove the front door, remove the hinge to pillar bolts and nuts and remove the front door hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the front door hinge?
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You can position the front door hinge to the alignment marks on the pillar, install the bolts and nuts attaching the front door hinge to the pillar, install the front door, remove the support and inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the rear door hinge?
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You can 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: How do you install the front door hinge spring?
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You can install the door hinge spring, tighten the bolt on the J 36604, install the J 36604 and the door hinge spring, loosen the bolt, remove the J 36604 and install the upper door hinge.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear door hinge?
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The procedure is to open the front door, clean the mounting surfaces with clean a rag, mark the rear door hinge locations on each surface, remove the bolts from the door side rear door hinge, remove the bolts from the body side rear door hinge and remove the rear door hinge from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front door hinge spring?
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The procedure is to remove the upper door hinge, install the J 36604, tap the J 36604, tighten the bolt on the J 36604, remove the J 36604 and the door hinge spring, loosen the bolt and remove the door hinge spring.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when tightening the bolts?
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You can tighten striker bolts to 25 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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The procedure is to remove the striker bolts, the washer, the spacer, and the striker.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do you install the door striker?
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You can install the washer, the spacer, the striker, and the striker bolts.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do you adjust the door lock striker?
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You can loosen the striker bolts, attach the striker bots snugly, pull on the outside handle, push the door against the body, open the door, tighten the bolts and touch up any exposed or unpainted surface on the lock pillar.
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