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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors.
  4. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel.
  7. Pull the rubber conduit and the wiring harness out through the opening at the front of the door.

    8. Object Number: 524040 Size: SH
  8. Remove the check link cover (2) at the front body hinge pillar.

    9. Object Number: 524046 Size: SH
  9. Remove the check link studs from the front body hinge pillar.
  10. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hinge on the door.
  11. Support the door.
  12. Remove the hinge to door nuts.
  13. Remove the door, with an assistant.

    14. Object Number: 105453 Size: SH
  14. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hinge (1) on the pillar.
  15. Remove the hinge fasteners (2) from the hinge (1).
  16. Remove the hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105453 Size: SH
  1. Align the windshield pillar half of the hinge (1) 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 (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners (2) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 508154 Size: SH
  3. Install the hinge studplates into the door.
  4. Align the door to the hinges, with an assistant.
  5. Support the door.
  6. Install the hinge to the door nuts (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to door nuts (1) to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 524046 Size: SH
  7. Position the check link arm to the pillar.
  8. Install the check link studs to the pillar.

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


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

    10. Object Number: 562602 Size: SH
  10. Route the door wiring harness into the opening at the front of the door.
  11. Install the door wiring harness clips to the inner door panel.
  12. Connect the door latch electrical connectors.
  13. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.
  14. Connect the front door speaker electrical connector.

    15. 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.

  15. Adjust the door for proper alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  16. Touch up any damage to the hinge and fasteners with body color paint.
  17. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  18. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .