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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 547971 Size: SH

    Important: Replace one hinge at a time. Do not open the rear door during the procedure as this may cause damage to the door, hinges, or check link.

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the hinge to body fasteners (2).
  3. Remove the hinge to door fasteners (3).

    4. Object Number: 547967 Size: SH
  4. Rotate the body side of the hinge (1) away from the body.
  5. Remove the hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 547967 Size: SH
  1. Install the hinge over the mounting studs on the door.
  2. Rotate the body side of the hinge (1) into place on the pillar.

    3. 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.


    Object Number: 547971 Size: SH
  3. Install the fasteners.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the hinge to body fasteners (2) to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
        • Tighten the hinge to door fasteners (3) to 34 N·m (24 lb ft).
  4. Touch up any damage to the hinge and fasteners (1) with body color paint.
  5. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  6. Close the front door.