Section 113 (Door System - Rear): Door: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place door in position on vehicle.
- Engage door onto pin on upper door hinge.
- Steady door on lifting device and install bolt and nut attaching upper hinge to door end frame. Tighten the hinge bolt and nut to 28 N.m (250 in lbs.) torque. If the double ended stud is loosen or replaced tighten the stud to 14 N.m (120 in.lbs.) torque.
- Install bolt and nut attaching lower hinge to door end frame.
- Verify door alignment and operation.
- Connect door wire harness to instrument panel wire harness.
- Attach check strap.
- Align door to achieve equal spacing to surrounding body panels. Panels should be flush across all gaps. If door needs to be aligned (damages or hinge replacement) and can not be achieved, may be necessary to remove the double ended stud and replaced it with a bolt. This may allow extra movement to achieve the proper alignment.