For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door. Refer to Door Replacement .
2. Mark the position of the hinge (1,2) on the body.
3. Remove the hinge to body fasteners.

Important: Be careful to secure the studplate within the door, when removing the hinge half from the door . The studplate is not attached to the door and could fall into the door.

4. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

5. Mark the position of the hinge on the door.
6. Remove the hinge to door fasteners (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the body side half of the hinge (1,2) to the marks made on the pillar during removal.
2. Install the hinge half to the body.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge to body fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

4. Align the door half of the hinge to the marks made on the door during removal.
5. Install the fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the hinge to door fasteners to 34 N·m (24 lb ft).

6. Touch up any damage to the hinge fasteners (1) with body color paint.
7. Install the door. Refer to Door Replacement .
8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement