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Removal Procedure

Important:  In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Replace the broken door hinge first.

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  3. Support the front door.
  4. Remove the bolts from the body side door hinge.
    Fig 1: Removing Body Side Door Hinge Bolts
    G01722249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts from the door side door hinge.
  6. Remove the door hinge from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Door Hinge
    G01722250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.