FAQ for Door Hinge Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the front door body side hinge?
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The procedure is to remove all of the related panels and components, any excess sealer surrounding the existing hinge, the hinge, and all of the remaining weld.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front door side hinge?
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The proper way is to clean and prepare the backing plate mounting surfaces, drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole and an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole, refinish the metal surfaces as necessary and then install and align all of the related panels and the components.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed about the door hinge pin and bushing replacement?
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You should know that the door hinge pins and bushings are not replaceable. If the hinge pins or bushings are damaged, replace the door hinge as an assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the door hinge?
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The proper way is to repair any damage done to the pillar, drill a 3 mm (1/8 inch) pilot hole, install stud supplied with service hinge, and then install and align all related panels and components.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front door body side hinge?
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The proper way is to install stud (2), GM P/N 15017230, supplied with the service hinge, the hinge, all of the related panels and the components.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front door side hinge?
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The procedure is to remove all of the related panels and components, any excess sealer, the hinge, and all of the remaining welds.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear door hinge?
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The procedure is to remove all of the related panels and components, any excess sealer, the hinge, and all of the remaining welds.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear-side access door hinge?
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The proper way is to repair any damage done to the pillar during drilling or removal, install stud and nut, apply a full-bodied caulk to the entire hinge mounting surface, clean and prepare all surfaces, and then install and align all related panels and components.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door hinge?
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The procedure is to remove the door from the body, inspect and restore as much of the damage as possible, and then remove all remaining weld material from the pillar surface.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear door side hinge?
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The proper way is to position the service hinge, apply approved anti-corrosion primer, align the hinge and the backing plate with the holes, and then install and align all of the related panels and components.
By BobGM Specialist
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