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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper door hinge. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .
  2. Install the J 36604 in order to capture as many door hinge spring coils as possible.
  3. Using a hammer, tap the J 36604 in order to fully seat the J 36604 onto the door hinge spring.
  4. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
  5. Remove the J 36604 and the door hinge spring from the door hinge assembly.
  6. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 .
  7. Remove the door hinge spring from the J 36604 .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door hinge spring into the J 36604 . Ensure that only the top coil and the bottom coil are outside of the J 36604 .
  2. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
  3. Install the J 36604 and the door hinge spring to the door lower hinge.
  4. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 .
  5. Remove the J 36604 .
  6. Install the upper door hinge. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .