GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, as necessary with vehicles with power components.
  2. Apply cloth-backed tape to the door and to the body pillar.

  3. Object Number: 277851  Size: SH
  4. Using a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers, remove the check assembly hinge pin.
  5. Using a soft-faced hammer and locking pliers, remove the lower hinge pin.
  6. Install a temporary bolt through the lower hinges in order to hold the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.
  7. Remove the upper hinge pin.
  8. Remove the bolt from the lower hinge pin hole.
  9. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277851  Size: SH
  1. Install the door to the vehicle.
  2. Install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes.
  3. Using a soft-faced hammer and a pair of locking pliers, install the upper hinge pin with the pointed end of the pin pointing downward.
  4. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
  5. Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed end of the pin pointing downward.
  6. Remove the cloth-backed tape from the door and the body pillar.
  7. Install the check assembly hinge pin with the pointed end of the pin pointing downward.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable, as necessary.