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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 524189 Size: SH
  1. Open the front and the rear doors.
  2. Remove the door wire harness conduit (1) from the center pillar.
  3. Disconnect the door wire harness (1) from the body wire harness (2).

    4. Object Number: 524053 Size: SH
  4. Remove the check link fasteners from the center pillar.

    5. Object Number: 535498 Size: SH
  5. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
  6. Lift the door to remove.

    7. Object Number: 334844 Size: SH
  7. Mark the position of the hinge on the pillar.
  8. Remove the hinge bolts from the pillar.
  9. Remove the hinge half from the pillar.
  10. Mark the position of the hinge on the door.

    11. Object Number: 508154 Size: SH

    Important: Be careful to secure the studplate when removing the hinge half from the door . The studplate is not attached and could fall into the door.

  11. Remove the hinge fasteners (1) from the door.
  12. Remove the hinge half from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 334844 Size: SH
  1. Align the pillar half of the hinge with the marks made on the pillar during removal.

    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 fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 508154 Size: SH
  3. Align the door half of the hinge to the marks made on the door during removal.
  4. Install the hinge-to-door fasteners (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 34 N·m (24 lb ft).

  5. Align the door hinge halves.
  6. Lower the door so the hinge halves mate together.

    7. Object Number: 535498 Size: SH

    Important: Use Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to installing the fasteners.

  7. Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 524053 Size: SH
  8. Position the check link arm to the pillar.
  9. Install the check link fasteners to the center pillar.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the check link fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 524189 Size: SH
  10. Connect the door wire harness (1) to the body wire harness (2).
  11. Install the door wire harness conduit (1) into the center pillar.
  12. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  13. Touch up any damage to the hinge fasteners with body color paint.