Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair

Door Hinge Replacement (Impala Front)

Removal Procedure

Important: In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each door hinge separately, and replace the broken door hinge first.





1. Open the front door.
2. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
3. Support the front door.
4. Remove the bolts from the bodyside front door hinge.




5. Remove the bolts from the doorside front door hinge.
6. Remove the front door hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front door hinge to the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the bolts to the bodyside front door hinge.

Tighten the bolts to the bodyside front door hinge to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).




3. Install the bolts to the doorside front door hinge.

Tighten the bolts to the doorside front door hinge to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

4. Remove the door support.
5. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Rear) (Adjustments)Door Adjustment (Front) (Adjustments).