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Door System: Hinge: Removal

  1. Remove the door. (Refer to DOOR - REMOVAL  ).
  2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the outline of the existing hinge on the body and the door for installation alignment reference.
  3. Remove the nut from the upper hinge pin (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing Nut From Upper Hinge Pin
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  4. NOTE: When removing the door or hinge DO NOT discard the plastic shims or the hinge pin.
  5. Remove the hinge-to-body screws and the hinge-to-door screws. Remove the hinge from the door and body. Support the door as necessary. The upper hinge is integrated with the windshield hinge. When removing it, support the windshield frame with an appropriate device prior to removal.