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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors.
  4. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.

    6. Object Number: 562602 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel.
  7. Pull the rubber conduit and the wiring harness out through the opening at the front of the door.
  8. Remove the door check link bolt.
  9. Support the door.
  10. Remove the hinge to door nuts.
  11. Remove the door, with an assistant.
  12. Remove the hinge bolts from the pillar.
  13. Remove the hinge.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the hinge to the pillar.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the hinge to pillar bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 508154 Size: SH
  3. Install the hinge studplates into the door.
  4. Align the door to the hinges, with the aid of an assistant.
  5. Support the door.
  6. Install the hinge to the door nuts (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to door nuts (1) to 34 N·m (24 lb ft).

  7. Install the check link bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 562602 Size: SH
  8. Route the door wiring harness into the opening at the front of the door.
  9. Install the door wiring harness clips to the inner door panel.
  10. Connect the door latch electrical connectors.
  11. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.
  12. Connect the front door speaker electrical connector.

    13. Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

  13. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  14. Touch up any damage to the hinge and fasteners with body color paint.
  15. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  16. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .