Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.

Important: Remove only one hinge at a time in order to keep the door properly aligned.


2. Remove the 2 door to hinge bolts.
3. Remove the 2 hinge to door jamb bolts.
4. Remove the upper or lower hinge (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the hinge (2) to the door jamb. Secure the hinge with 2 bolts.

Tighten the hinge-to-door-jamb bolts to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

2. Install the 2 door to hinge bolts.

Tighten the door-to-hinge bolts to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

3. Repeat the removal and installation steps for the opposite hinge, if necessary.
4. Install the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.