Section 134 (Door System - Front): Door: Installation
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- Place door in position on vehicle.
- Engage door onto stud on upper door hinge.
- Steady door on lifting device and install bolt and nut attaching upper hinge to door end frame. Tighten the hinge bolt and nut to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque. If the double ended stud is loosen or replaced tighten the stud to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install bolt and nut attaching lower hinge to door end frame.
- Verify door alignment and operation.
- Connect door wire harness to instrument panel wire harness.
- Attach check strap.
- Align door to achieve equal spacing to surrounding body panels. Panels should be flush across all gaps. If door needs to be aligned (damages or hinge replacement) and can not be achieved, may be necessary to remove the double ended stud and replaced it with a bolt. This may allow extra movement to achieve the proper alignment.