Door Hinge Check

NOTE: The front door hinge check can be serviced without removing the complete hinge assembly. Perform the following procedure:

Removal

1. Open front door with broken hinge check.

2. Remove exposed hinge-to-body retaining screw. Do not discard screw.

3. Insert a chisel, 267mm (10-1/2 inches) long with a 19mm (3/4 inch) cutting blade, between hinge half on body and back side of hinge check. Hammer until chisel unseats rivet securing hinge check-to-body side hinge.

4. Remove broken hinge check and discard.

Installation

1. Loosely place new door check and reinforcement into body door hinge.

2. Install hinge-to-body retaining screw to secure new hinge check and reinforcement-to-body side hinge. Tighten screw to 25-35 Nm (18-26 lb-ft).