Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair

DOOR HINGE

DOOR HINGE : Exploded View

DLK-230 Exploded View:

DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove center pillar lower garnish.
2. Remove rear door assembly.
3. Remove rear door hinge mounting bolts and nuts (body side), and then remove door hinge.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check rear door open/close operation after installation.
- Check door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- When removing and installing rear door assembly, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to DLK-229, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment". Adjustments
- After installing, apply the touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of door hinge mounting nuts.