2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

HINGE, Door

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

NOTE:

A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

  1. Remove the door (2), (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/DOOR - Removal) .

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  2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the body hinge (1) and (4) location and remove the bolts (2) and (3).

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  3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the door hinge (2) and (3) location and remove the bolts (1) and (4).

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

  1. Install the door hinges (2) and (3), and install the bolts (1) and (4).

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  2. Align the hinges to the door using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).

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  3. Install the body hinges (1) and (4), and install the bolts (2) and (3).

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  4. Align the hinges to the body using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

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  5. Install the door (2), (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/DOOR - Installation) .

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