2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 23 - BODY

HINGE

REMOVAL




1. Remove the door.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/DOOR - REMOVAL)


2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the door hinges (3) on the front door.

NOTE: The epoxy bonded washers (2) do not need to be separated from the door hinges. If the washers are removed, the door may need to be readjusted.


3. Remove the four nuts (1) that secure the front door hinges to the door and remove the hinges.
4. If required, remove the washers (2) from the front door hinges.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the front door hinges onto the door.

NOTE: If the epoxy bonded washers are separated from the door hinges, the door may need to be adjusted.


2. If removed, install the epoxy bonded washers (2).
3. Loosely install the nuts (1) that secure the hinges to the front door.
4. Align the hinges to the door using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the nuts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).



5. Install the door.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/DOOR - INSTALLATION)