Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the cowl side vent cover.
3. Remove the wire harness connectors under the instrument panel completing the following steps:

3.1.	Remove the receptacles from the wire harness.

3.2.	Remove the retainer from the wire harness grommet.

3.3.	Remove the rubber conduit from the door pillar by pushing the rubber conduit from the vent cover side.




4. Insert the blades of the J 36604 between the spring coils.
5. Turn the barrel nut in order to compress and hold the spring during the removal.



6. Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
7. Remove the lower hinge pin by completing the following steps:

7.1.	Using a pair of locking pliers, grasp the pin.

7.2.	Using a soft-faced hammer, drive out the pin.

7.3.	Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to temporarily hold the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.




8. Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
9. Remove the upper hinge pin (2).
10. Remove the bolt in the lower hinge pin hole.
11. Remove the door from the vehicle.

1. Install the door to the vehicle.
2. Install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes in order to hold temporarily the door.



3. Install the upper hinge pin (2) with the pointed end pointing up.
4. Install the new upper hinge pin retainer.
5. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.



6. Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed edge pointing down.
7. Install the new lower hinge pin retainer.



8. Using the J 36604 , install the door hinge spring.
9. Connect the harness connectors by completing the following steps:

9.1.	Install the rubber conduit through the body pillar.

9.2.	Install the retainer around the wire harness grommet.

9.3.	Install the receptacles to the harness under the instrument panel.

10. Install the cowl side vent cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.