Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the door trim panel, if equipped. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the power door lock motor and the power window regulator, if equipped.
- Use J 36604 in order to compress the hinge spring.
- Remove the hinge pin clips:
- Spread the clip and move the clip above the recess in the pin.
- As the pin is removed, the clip will ride on and fall free of the pin.
- Use a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers in order to remove the lower hinge pin.
- Install a temporary bolt through the lower hinge in order to hold the door in place while removing the upper hinge pin.
- Remove the hinge pin from the upper hinge pin hole.
- Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge pin hole.
- With an assistant, remove the door from the vehicle.