Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Rear Door Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGE
REMOVAL
1. Remove B-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
2. Disconnect door wire harness connector.
3. Support door on suitable stand.
4. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark hinge position on B-pillar.
Fig. 1
5. Remove bolts attaching hinge to B-pillar (Fig. 1).
6. Separate door from vehicle.
7. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark hinge position on door.
8. Remove bolts attaching hinge to door.
INSTALLATION
1. Align and position hinge on door.
2. Install bolts attaching hinge to door and tighten to 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
3. Align and position door on vehicle.
4. Install bolts attaching hinge to B-pillar (Fig. 1) and tighten to 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
5. Connect door wire harness connector.
6. Install B-pillar trim.
