Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the door from the vehicle to replace the upper or lower hinges.

Open and support the door.
Clean the area around the hinge and mark the location with a grease pencil.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Side Hinge Bolts (Front Door)

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If the upper hinge is broken, remove the upper hinge bolts from the door side in the specified sequence (1, 4).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Hinge Bolts At Hinge Pillar Side (Front Door)

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Remove the upper hinge bolts from the hinge pillar side in the specified sequence (1, 4, 5).

Fig 3: Identifying Door Side Hinge Bolts (Front Door)

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If the lower hinge is broken, remove the lower hinge bolts from the door side in the specified sequence (3, 2).

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Hinge Bolts At Hinge Pillar Side (Front Door)

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Remove the lower hinge bolts from the hinge pillar side in the specified sequence (3, 2).
Remove the broken hinge from the door.