GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 GMC Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Replacement

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 door components.

    2. Object Number: 277814 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness (6) connectors inside the lock-pillar, as necessary, by completing the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Remove the lock-pillar trim panel.
    2.2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
    2.3. Remove the wire harness conduit (7).
  3. Apply cloth-backed tape to the door.
  4. Apply cloth-backed tape to the body pillar.

    5. Object Number: 277815 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
  6. Using a pair of locking pliers, grasp the lower hinge pin.
  7. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive out the lower hinge pin.
  8. Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to hold temporarily the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.
  9. Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
  10. Remove the upper hinge pin.
  11. Remove the bolt in the lower hinge pin hole.
  12. Remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 277815 Size: SH
  1. Install the door to the vehicle.
  2. Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes.
  3. Install the upper hinge pin with the pointed end pointing up.
  4. Install the new upper hinge pin retainer.
  5. Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
  6. Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed edge pointing down.
  7. Install the new lower hinge pin retainer.

    8. Object Number: 277814 Size: SH
  8. Connect the wire harness connectors, as necessary, inside the lock-pillar by completing the following steps:
    9. 8.1. Route the wire harness (6) through the conduit (7).
    8.2. Connect the wiring harness connectors.
    8.3. Install the lock-pillar trim panel.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable, as necessary.
  10. Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.