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Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the 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. Remove the front door. Refer to Door Replacement - Side Front .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Front Door Hinges & Bolts
    GM876125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hinge to pillar bolts.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Front Door Hinge To Pillar Bolts
    GM893208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front door hinge from the vehicle.