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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Hinge Bolts At Hinge Pillar Side (Front Door)
    GM800993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the new hinge to the door.

    Position the hinge to the alignment marks on the hinge pillar and the door.

    Install the lower hinge bolts to the hinge pillar side in the specified sequence (3, 2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    2. Fig 2: Identifying Door Side Hinge Bolts (Front Door)
    GM800994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the lower hinge bolts to the door side in the specified sequence (3, 2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    3. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Hinge Bolts At Hinge Pillar Side (Front Door)
    GM800993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the upper hinge bolts to the hinge pillar side in the specified sequence (1, 4, 5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    4. Fig 4: Identifying Door Side Hinge Bolts (Front Door)
    GM800994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the upper hinge bolts to the door side in the specified sequence (1, 4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  5. Remove the support from the door.
  6. Inspect the door for proper operation.
  7. Remove the masking tape.
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