Beretta V6-173 2.8L (1989)
BODY REPAIR SHOPS AND ARE AVAILABLE FROM VARIOUS SOURCES SUCH AS BODY/PAINT SHOP SUPPLIERS OR LOCAL
HAND TOOL DISTRIBUTORS.
23.
Reinstall tire and wheel assembly.
24.
Carefully remove reference tape from door, rocker and quarter. For Beretta model vehicles, this completes the repairs necessary for this special
policy. For Corsica model vehicles, proceed to "Rear Door Hinge Replacement" procedure.
Service Procedure - Rear Door Hinge Replacement
REAR DOOR HINGE REPLACEMENT
NOTICE:
IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE DOOR REALIGNMENT, DO NOT REMOVE BOTH DOOR HINGES AT SAME TIME. DO EACH HINGE
SEPARATELY AND, IF BROKEN HINGES ARE NOTED DURING VEHICLE WRITE-UP, REPLACE BROKEN HINGES FIRST.
25.
Using two pieces of masking tape, place one piece to bridge gap between door and rocker panel and a second piece to bridge gap between door
and quarter panel to act as reference points for door alignment (see illustration).
26.
Cut tape at gap area using a utility knife or other suitable tool.
NOTICE:
MAKE SURE DOORS ARE FULLY CLOSED (FIRMLY LATCHED ONTO LOCK STRIKER) AND DOORS ARE NOT LOCKED.
27.
With front door open to access center pillar and rear door hinge area, clean hinge mounting surfaces on door and body with rag and mark locations
using grease pencil or other suitable marker.
NOTICE:
IF A BROKEN HINGE WAS NOTED DURING WRITE-UP, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE ANY OTHER HINGE IS
REPLACED.
28.
Remove hinge attaching fasteners and hinge from vehicle.
29.
Install new hinge within previously marked locations and lightly tighten fasteners.
30.
Repeat steps 27 thru 28 for remaining hinge.
31.
Inspect edges of tape on door and align door as necessary.
32.
Tighten and torque hinge attachments to 20-28 N-m (15 to 20 lb.ft.).
33.
Remove reference tape from door, rocker and quarter.
34.
Repeat steps 25 through 33 for opposite rear door.
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