Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Disconnect the door jamb switch. Refer to Front Side Door Jamb Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the cowl side vent cover.
3. Remove the wire harness connectors under the instrument panel completing the following steps:

3.1.	Remove the receptacles from the wire harness.

3.2.	Remove the retainer from the wire harness grommet.

3.3.	Remove the rubber conduit from the door pillar by pushing the rubber conduit from the vent cover side.




4. Insert the blades of the J 36604 between the spring coils.
5. Turn the barrel nut in order to compress and hold the spring during the removal.
6. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
7. Remove the hinge pins from the door. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Replacement .
8. Remove the door from the vehicle.

1. Install the door to the vehicle.
2. Install the hinge pins to the door. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Replacement .
3. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .



4. Using the J 36604 , install the door hinge spring.
5. Connect the harness connectors by completing the following steps:

5.1.	Install the rubber conduit through the body pillar.

5.2.	Install the retainer around the wire harness grommet.

5.3.	Install the receptacles to the harness under the instrument panel.

6. Install the cowl side vent cover.
7. Reconnect the door jamb switch. Refer to Front Side Door Jamb Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.