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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Access Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 870171 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear side door window. Refer to Body Side Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  3. Remove the front seat belt. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Restraints.
  4. Remove the upper latch assembly. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper .
  5. Remove the lower latch assembly. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper .
  6. Remove the latch control handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Control Handle Replacement .
  7. Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and body hinge pillar in order to protect the door and the body hinge pillar form scratches.
  8. Remove the lower hinge pin retainers (3).
  9. Remove the lower hinge pins (2) by completing the following steps:
    10. • Use a pair of locking pliers in order to grasp the pins.
    • Use a soft-faced hammer in order to drive out the pins.
    • Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to temporarily hold the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pins.
  10. Remove the upper hinge pin retainers (1).
  11. Remove the upper hinge pin (4).
  12. Remove the bolt from the lower pin hole.
  13. With an assistant remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 870171 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant install the door to the vehicle.
  2. Install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes in order to temporarily hold the door in place.
  3. Install the upper hinge pins (4) with the pointed end of the pin pointing up.
  4. Install new upper hinge pin retainers (1).
  5. Remove the temporary bolts from the lower hinge.
  6. Install the lower hinge pins (2) with the pointed edge of the pin pointing down.
  7. Install new lower hinge pin retainers.
  8. Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.
  9. Remove the tape from the door and the body hinge pillar.
  10. Install the latch control handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Control Handle Replacement .
  11. Install the lower latch assembly. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Lower .
  12. Install the upper latch assembly. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper .
  13. Install the front seat belt. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Restraints.
  14. Install the rear side door window. Refer to Body Side Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  15. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .