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Installation Procedure

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  1. Deburr the holes on the inside of the hinge pillar or the door in order to insure the proper seating of the hinge and the backing plate. Inspect the body pillar and the door in order to ensure that the hinge seating zone on the body pillar or the door is flat.
  2. Paint the inner and the outer surfaces of the hinge pillar or the door at the hinge mounting zone.
  3. Coat the mating surface of the hinge with a medium bodied sealer.
    Fig 1: Ensuring Hinge Seating Zone On Body Pillar Or Door Is Flat
    G01737411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the bolt-on service replacement hinges within the scribe marks that were made on the body pillar or the door at the time of removal.
  5. Install the hinge to the body pillar or the door using the bolts and the tapping plate that is supplied with the service replacement kit.
    CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  6. Tighten the bolts to the recommended preliminary torque.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the door to the body. Align the door as required. Do not close the door completely until you make a visual check in order to determine if the lock will correctly engage the striker.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Hinge To Body Pillar
    G01737412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply the sealer around the hinges.
  9. Paint the hinge assembly.
  10. Install the door to the vehicle. Refer to Door Replacement - Left Rear  or Door Replacement - Right Rear  .
    Fig 3: Applying Sealer Around Hinges
    G01737413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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