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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Alero Export 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63821 Size: SH
  1. Mark the location of the hinge on the door and on the hinge pillar.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped, and pull wiring free of door frame.
  3. Support the door.

    4. Object Number: 63776 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts securing the hinge to the hinge pillar.

    5. Object Number: 63779 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts securing the hinge to the door.
  6. Remove the door hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63779 Size: SH
  1. Position the hinge to the marks on the door.

    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 bolts attaching the hinge to the door.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 63776 Size: SH
  3. Position the hinge to the marks on the hinge pillar.
  4. Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the hinge pillar

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 63821 Size: SH
  5. Feed the door wiring through the hole in the door jamb and connect the electrical connector (if equipped).
  6. Remove the door support and verify the alignment of the door.