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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1309066 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the bolt and the door hold-open link from the body.

    3. Object Number: 1309067 Size: SH
  3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door hinge bolts and the front door, (front door shown, rear door similar).
  4. Disconnect the body-to-door rubber grommet and the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1309067 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector and the body-to-door rubber grommet
  2. With the aid of an assistant, lightly secure the front door with the door hinge bolts, (front door shown, rear door similar).

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Adjust the door for proper fit.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge-to-body bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1309066 Size: SH
  4. Install the door hold-open link to the body.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the door hold-open link-to-body bolt to 25  N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Perform the waterleak test. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation .
  7. Check for windnoise. Refer to Air/Wind Noise .