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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Note: In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each door hinge separately, and replace the broken door hinge first.


    Object Number: 459513  Size: SH
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Support the front door.
  3. Remove the intermediate hinge bolts from the front door hinge.
  4. Move the door as far as the rubber conduit will allow.
  5. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  6. Remove the bolts from the front doorside hinge.
  7. Remove the doorside hinge.
  8. Remove the bolts from the bodyside hinge.
  9. Remove the bodyside hinge.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 459513  Size: SH
  1. Position the bodyside hinge to the alignment marks.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts to the bodyside hinge.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to the bodyside hinge to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  5. Position the doorside hinge to the bodyside hinge.
  6. Install the intermediate hinge bolts to the front door hinge.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to the intermediate hinge to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  8. Install the doorside hinge bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to the doorside hinge to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  10. Remove the door support.
  11. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment or Rear Door Adjustment.