GM 19354135
Hinge Assembly, Passenger Side

Before installing the rear door hinge you must remove the door from the body and eliminate all extra sealer surrounding the hinge. Mark down all existing hinge positions on both body pillar and door before punching their original weld points for complete drilling clearance. The procedure requires the drilling of a 3.0 mm (0.12 in) pilot hole to start and then moving on to drill a 13.0 mm (0.51 in) hole as the main action. Both holes need to penetrate the hinge base while keeping the pilot hole operational. Make a chisel cut through the space between the door pillar and hinge. Place the bolt-on service replacement hinges into the scribe marks then center punch each bolt hole spot prior to drilling a 13.0 mm (0.51 in) hinge attaching hole through three drills to achieve correct hinge positioning. You should apply a medium-bodied sealer onto the mating surfaces of the hinges after preparing the sleeping surface using a file moving tool. The installation procedure requires positioning the hinge to match the frame holes of the door and hinge pillar then inserting bolt pieces through the hinge and backing plate before tightening the nuts. Fasten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) then reposition the door onto the body and seal around the hinges.

To ensure accurate drilling.

Clean surfaces as necessary for refinishing, apply sealers, and reinstall all related panels and components.

Apply sealers and refinish the metal surfaces as necessary before reinstalling and aligning all related panels and components.

Position the bolt-on service replacement hinges within the scribe marks made earlier.

GM 4901MD-99 Refinish Manual for recommended products.

Drill an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole at the pilot locations.