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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 621560 Size: SH

    Important: Complete this procedure with the rear door closed at all times. Replace the broken door hinge first.

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Clean the mounting surfaces with a clean rag and mark the rear door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  3. Remove the bolts from the door side rear door hinge.

    4. Object Number: 611439 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts from the body side rear door hinge.
  5. Remove the rear door hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 611439 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear door hinge to the alignment marks.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts to the body side rear door hinge.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the body side rear door hinge bolts to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 621560 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts to the door side rear door hinge.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the door side rear door hinge bolts to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  4. Close the rear door.
  5. Inspect the rear door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Door Adjustment .