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Removal Procedure

UP/Down or In/Out Adjustment

    Fig 1: Door Side Hinge Bolts Sequence (Front Door)
    GM800994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE .
  1. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.
  2. Loosen the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4). Do not remove the bolts all the way.
  3. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the front door as needed.
  4. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the front door as needed.


Fore/Aft Adjustment

    Fig 1: Upper Hinge Bolts (Front Door)
    GM792741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the front fender insulator to gain access to the upper and lower hinge bolts located in the hinge pillar. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  2. NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE .
  3. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.

    Loosen the upper body side hinge bolts (1, 2). Do not remove the bolts all the way.

  4. Fig 2: Lower Hinge Bolts (Front Door)
    GM792737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the lower hinge bolts to the hinge pillar side.
  6. Adjust the door for and aft by repositioning the door as needed.