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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper door hinge. Refer to HINGE REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  2. Install the J 36604  in order to capture as many door hinge spring coils as possible.
  3. Using a hammer, tap the J 36604  in order to fully seat the J 36604  onto the door hinge spring.
  4. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604  in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
  5. Remove the J 36604  and the door hinge spring from the door hinge assembly.
  6. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604. 
  7. Remove the door hinge spring from the J 36604.