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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Disconnect the door wire harness from the body wire harness.
  4. Remove the door wire harness and conduit from the front body hinge pillar.

    5. Object Number: 524040 Size: SH
  5. Remove the check link cover (2) at the pillar.

    6. Object Number: 524046 Size: SH
  6. Remove the check link studs from the pillar.

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

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

    13. 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.

  13. Remove the hinge fasteners from the door.
  14. Remove the hinge half from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 449386 Size: SH
  1. Align the pillar half of the hinge (2) 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 (1).

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

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

    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 the 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: 524046 Size: SH
  8. Position the check link arm to the pillar.
  9. Install the check link studs to the pillar.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the check link studs to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 524040 Size: SH
  10. Install the check link cover (2) at the pillar.
  11. Insert the door wire harness and conduit through the windshield pillar.
  12. Pull outward slightly to fully seat the grommet.
  13. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness.
  14. Install the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  16. Touch up any damage to the hinge, and the hinge fasteners with body color paint.