FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: How to replace the front side door upper hinge and lower hinge?
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First, you should remove the front fender insulator and the insulator pad between the fender and the hinge pillar to remove the bolts. Then, you should support the door during the procedure. If installing a new door, you should transfer all necessary components. Finally, you should verify door is properly aligned.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear side door upper hinge and lower hinge?
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You should position the hinge to the vehicle with the marks made prior to removal, install the hinge-to-door bolts and the hinge-to-body bolts and finally inspect the door for proper alignment.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front-side door hinge bolt?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the rear side door upper hinge and lower hinge?
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You should mark around the hinge location with a soft marker for installation alignment purposes, support the door, remove the hinge-to-door bolts with the door fully latched on the striker and remove the hinge-to-body bolts and remove the hinges one at a time.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the door striker bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How to replace the rear side door lock striker?
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You should turn off the ignition, remove the key and the rear side door lock striker cover to expose the screws, and ensure the spacer is in place and its proper alignment after installation.
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29/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front side door lock striker bolt?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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29/10/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the rear side door lock striker?
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2 Bolts attaching the rear side door lock striker.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to adjust the rear side door lock striker?
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You should ensure the door is properly aligned within the door opening before proceeding with the striker adjustment and close the door onto the striker and note if the door drags on the striker causing the door to move upward or downward upon contact with the striker. You should also note the closing effort to fully engage the latch and use a grease pencil to mark around the striker for reference to the original position. Loosen the striker. Then, you should move the striker to eliminate drag on the striker and door latch and achieve the proper door position within the door opening and finally tighten the striker bolts.
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29/10/2022 Q: How to adjust the front side door lock striker?
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First, you should ensure that the door is properly aligned with the door opening before proceeding with the striker adjustment. Then, you should close the door on the striker. After that, you should use a grease pencil to mark around the striker for reference of the original position and loosen the striker. Then, you should move the striker to eliminate drag on the striker and door latch and achieve the proper door position within the door opening. Finally, you should tighten the striker bolts.
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