Door Hinges Replacement
Front Left Door
April 24, 2020
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A view with the door removed. Note the A-pillar color mismatch which concludes that the painting process during production was done with the door on the car.
The upper hinge has been removed and the remains of seam sealer will be cleaned. Use masking tape to avoid damage on the wing.
This is the old and worn out hinge. Note the foil piece on the lower part of the hinge. Clean this foil with alcohol as it must be reused to the new hinge.
This is the old and worn out hinge. It is the pin that wears out and theoretically if one can press out the old pin then a new pin can make the hinge as new again.
I have omitted to take more photos as the procedure is the same as done on the right side door.
Steps required
Install the new hinges in position with the bolts hand-tight.
Install the door and adjust it carefully taking into account the door edges and alignment; once this is done tighten the hinges bolts as much as possible.
Remove the door, paint the area to match the rest of the paintwork
Install the door, fully tighten the bolts fixing the door to the hinge and restore door check, wiring, door cards etc.
Steps required
Install the new hinges in position with the bolts hand-tight.
Install the door and adjust it carefully taking into account the door edges and alignment; once this is done tighten the hinges bolts as much as possible.
Remove the door, paint the area to match the rest of the paintwork
Install the door, fully tighten the bolts fixing the door to the hinge and restore door check, wiring, door cards etc.