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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Century (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.

    2. Object Number: 295133 Size: SH

    Important: Clean the hinge mounting surfaces with a clean rag and mark the hinge location on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.

  2. Loosen the door side hinge bolts
  3. Open and support the rear door.
  4. Remove the intermediate door hinge bolts.
  5. Remove the door hinge spring.

    6. Object Number: 467485 Size: SH
  6. Remove the door side hinge bolts.
  7. Move the door away from the car as far as the rubber conduit will permit.

    8. Object Number: 308475 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 13 mm body side hinge bolts (1).
  9. Remove the 10 mm body side hinge bolt (2).
  10. Remove the body side hinge.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the new hinges to the alignment marks.

    2. Object Number: 295133 Size: SH

    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.

    Important: Locite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent should be used prior to the fastener installation.

  2. Install the door side hinge bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the door side hinge bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 308475 Size: SH
  3. Install the new hinge in position with old alignment marks.

    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.

    Important: Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent should be used prior to fastener installation.

  4. Install the 2 13 mm body side hinge bolts (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the body side hinge bolts (13 mm Hex Head) to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  5. Install the 10 mm body side hinge bolt (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the body side hinge bolt (10 mm Hex Head) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 467485 Size: SH
  6. Position the door to install the intermediate hinge bolts.
  7. Install the door spring.
  8. Install the intermediate door hinge bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate hinge bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  9. Remove the support.
  10. Adjust the door if necessary. Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .
  11. Close both doors.