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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door control module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  7. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  8. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  9. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  10. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  11. Remove the door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
  12. Remove the front power window module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  13. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  14. Remove the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  15. Remove the door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  16. Remove the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .

    17. Object Number: 562602 Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel.
  18. Pull the rubber conduit and the wiring harness out through the opening at the front of the door.
  19. Remove all the plastic nuts and retainers from the door shell.
  20. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  21. Support the door.
  22. Remove the hinge to door nuts.
  23. Remove the door, with the aid of an assistant.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the hinge studplates into the door.
  2. Align the door to the hinges, with the aid of an assistant.
  3. Support the door.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the door to hinge nuts.

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

  5. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 562602 Size: SH
  6. Route the door wiring harness into the opening at the front of the door.
  7. Install the door wiring harness clips to the inner door panel.
  8. Install all the plastic nuts and retainers into the door shell that were removed during disassembly.
  9. Install the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  10. Install the door weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  11. Install the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  12. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  13. Install the power window module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .
  14. Install the door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
  15. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  16. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  17. Install the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  18. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  19. Install the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  20. Install the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  21. Adjust the door. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  22. Touch up any paint damage to the hinge and hinge nuts with body color paint.
  23. Adjust the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Adjustment .
  24. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  25. Install the door control module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement - Front .
  26. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .