For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Door Replacement .
2. Remove the center pillar upper molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Using a grease pencil, mark around the hinge location for installation alignment purposes.
4. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.
5. Remove the nuts from the hinge studs.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the hinge to the vehicle.
2. Align the hinge with the marks made prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the nuts to the hinge studs.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door hinge nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the door to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Door Replacement .
5. Install the center pillar molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.