Beretta V6-173 2.8L (1989)
10.
Clean hinge mounting surfaces on door and body with a rag and mark the hinge locations on the body surfaces with a grease pencil or other
suitable marker.
11.
Remove the hinge attaching fasteners and hinge from the vehicle.
12.
Install new hinge within the previously marked locations using new fasteners and lightly tighten the fasteners.
13.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 for remaining hinge.
14.
Install tire/wheel with 3 nuts and lower vehicle to ground level.
15.
Inspect the edges of the tape on the door and with the aid of a helper, align the door as necessary.
16.
Raise vehicle to previous position and remove tire/wheel assembly.
17.
Tighten and torque hinge attachments to:
20 - 28 N-m (15 - 20 Lbs.Ft.)
18.
Reinstall insulator cover between fender and hinge pillar.
19.
Reposition and install the wheelhouse liner using the rivets provided and original screws.
NOTICE:
The plastic rivets used to retain wheelhouse liners to fender flanges require unique plastic rivet installing tools (longer draw or pull to set plastic
mandrel). These type tools are common to most body repair shops and are available from various sources such as body/paint shop suppliers or local hand
tool distributors.
20.
Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
21.
Remove the reference tape from door, rocker and quarter.
22.
Lower hoist and remove vehicle.
Procedure for replacement - Rear Doors -
NOTICE:
In order to minimize door realignment, DO NOT remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each hinge separately and, replace any broken hinges
first.
1.
Using two pieces of masking tape, place one piece to bridge the gap between the door and rocker panel and the second piece to bridge the gap
between the door and quarter panel (to act as reference points for door alignment).
2.
Cut the tape at the gap area using a utility knife or other suitable tool.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the doors are fully latched onto the lock striker and the doors are not locked.
3.
With the front door open to access the center pillar and rear door hinge area, clean the hinge mounting surfaces on the door and body with a rag
and mark the locations using a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
4.
Remove the hinge attaching the fasteners and hinge from the vehicle.
5.
Install the new hinge within the previously marked locations and lightly tighten the fasteners.
6.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the remaining hinge.
7.
Inspect the edges of tape on the door and align the door as necessary.
8.
Tighten and torque hinge attachments to:
20 - 28 N-m (15 - 20 Lbs.Ft.).
9.
Remove reference tape from the door, rocker and quarter.
Warranty Information:
Labor Operation:
Time Allowance:
Front Doors:
Both Right
B4018
1.0 Hrs.
Both Left
B4019
1.0 Hrs.
ADD:
-
W/Locking Wheel Covers/Nuts (One Or All)
.1 Hrs.
-
To Color Coat
.3 Hrs.
-
Material Allowance
GB
Rear Doors:
Both Right
B4418
.5 Hrs.
Both Left
B4419
.5 Hrs.
ADD:
-
To Color Coat
.3 H rs.
-
Material Allowance
GB
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