(3) Slide exterior handle towards rear of door and
install bolt. (Fig. 12)
(4) Tighten bolt to 10 N·m (89 in. lbs.).
HINGE
REMOVAL
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the door to
replace the hinges if they are replaced one at a
time.
(1) Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the
position of the hinge on the door.
(2) Remove side view mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
EXTERIOR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL)
(3) Loosen hinge set bolts. (Fig. 13)
(4) Remove hinge bolts and remove hinge. (Fig. 14)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install hinge and install bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Tighten hinge set bolts.
(4) Install side view mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
EXTERIOR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLA-
TION)
(5) Adjust door if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/DOOR - ADJUSTMENTS)
Fig. 12 EXTERIOR HANDLE
1 - EXTERIOR HANDLE BOLT
2-LATCH
3 - LATCH BOLTS (3)
Fig. 13 FRONT DOOR
1 - UPPER CHECK BOLT
2 - DOOR CHECK
3 - UPPER HINGE SET SCREW
4 - LOWER HINGE SET SCREW
5 - HINGE RECEIVERS
6 - DOOR
7 - LOWER CHECK BOLT
Fig. 14 HINGE
1 - HINGE BOLTS
2 - DOOR HINGE
VA DOOR - FRONT 23 - 17
EXTERIOR HANDLE (Continued)