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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Optra 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Adjust the door for proper fit, install the door hinge-to-body bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

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