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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

  1. Remove the door trim panel, if equipped. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the power door lock motor and the power window regulator, if equipped.
  3. Use J 36604 in order to remove the door hinge spring.

  4. Object Number: 319111  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hinge pin clips:
  6. 4.1. Spread the clip and move the clip above the recess in the pin.
    4.2. As the pin is removed, the clip will ride on and fall free of the pin.
  7. Use a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers in order to remove the lower hinge pin.
  8. Install a temporary bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place while removing the upper hinge pin.
  9. Remove the hinge pin from the upper hinge pin hole.
  10. Remove the hinge pin from the lower hinge pin hole.
  11. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 319111  Size: SH
  3. Install the hinge pin to the upper hinge pin hole.
  4. Use a new hinge pin clip in order to install the upper hinge pin.
  5. Install the hinge pin to the lower hinge.
  6. Use a new hinge pin clip in order to install the lower hinge pin.
  7. Use J 36604 in order to install the door hinge spring.
  8. Connect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
  9. Install the door trim panel, if equipped. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .