Door Removal - Front

Door Removal - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right) in Instrument panel, Gauges and Console.
3. Disconnect the door wire harness from the body wire harness.
4. Remove the door wire harness and conduit from the front body hinge pillar.




5. Remove the check link cover (2) at the pillar.




6. Remove the check link studs from the pillar.




7. Remove the intermediate hinge bolts (1) from both hinges.
8. Lift the door to remove.



Installation Procedure

1. Align the door hinge halves.
2. Lower the door so the hinge halves mate together.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


Important: Use Loctite(R) Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to the installing the bolts.


3. Install the intermediate door hinge bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Position the check link arm to the pillar.
5. Install the check link studs to the pillar.

Tighten the check link studs to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





6. Install the check link cover (2) at the pillar.
7. Touch up any damage to the intermediate front door hinge fasteners with body color paint.
8. Insert the door wire harness and conduit through the windshield pillar.
9. Pull outward slightly to fully seat the grommet.
10. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness.
11. Install the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right) in Instrument panel, Gauges and Console.
12. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment (Adjustments) .