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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 470124 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors (1).
  5. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the door wiring harness retainers (2) from the door.
  7. Pull the door wire harness out of the door.

    8. Object Number: 441765 Size: SH
  8. Remove the door check link fasteners from the body.

    9. Object Number: 449396 Size: SH
  9. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
  10. Lift the door to remove, with the aid of an assistant.

    11. Object Number: 449386 Size: SH
  11. Mark the position of the hinge half (2) on the body.
  12. Mark the position of the hinge half on the door.
  13. Remove the hinge fasteners (1) from the pillar.
  14. Remove the hinge half from the pillar.

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

  15. Remove the hinge fasteners from the door.
  16. Remove the hinge half from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 449386 Size: SH
  1. Align the hinge half (2) to the body.

    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 body fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Align the door half of the hinge with the marks made on the door during removal.
  4. Install the hinge to the door fasteners (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to door fasteners (1) 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: 449396 Size: SH
  7. Apply Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or (Canadian P/N 10953489, or equivalent to the intermediate door hinge fasteners (1).
  8. Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate front door hinge fasteners (1) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  10. Touch up any paint damage to the hinge and the check link fasteners with body color paint.

    11. Object Number: 470124 Size: SH
  11. Install the door wire harness through the opening in the front of the door.
  12. Install the wiring harness retainers (2) into the holes in the door.
  13. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.
  14. Install the door latch electrical connectors (2).
  15. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  16. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    17. Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

  17. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .