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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Door Side Rear Door Hinge Bolts
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    IMPORTANT: Complete this procedure with the rear door closed at all times. Replace the broken door hinge first.
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Clean the mounting surfaces with a clean rag and mark the rear door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  3. Remove the bolts from the door side rear door hinge.
  4. Fig 2: Body Side Rear Door Hinge Bolts View
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  5. Remove the bolts from the body side rear door hinge.
  6. Remove the rear door hinge from the vehicle.