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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2007 🢒 XL-7 AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.


    Object Number: 928797 Size: SH
  1. Mark around the hinge location with a soft marker for installation alignment purposes.
  2. Support the door.
  3. With the door fully latched on the striker, remove the hinge to door bolts.
  4. Remove the hinge to body bolts and remove the hinges one at a time.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 928797 Size: SH
  1. Position the hinge to the vehicle with the marks made prior to removal.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the hinge to door bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

  3. Install the hinge to body bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

  4. Inspect the door for proper alignment. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .