GM 16633459
Upper Hinge, Rear Driver Side

The hinge replacement of the rear door requires maintaining the door closed and doing the work one hinge at a time starting with the damaged part. Open the front door to gain access to the rear door hinges. Mark each surface mounting point using a grease pencil or marker to a suitable marker before cleaning both areas with a clean rag. The door hinges of the rear door will be removed beginning with the bolts from the doorside hinge and following with bolts (1-5) from the bodyside hinge until the door hinge is extracted from the vehicle. You should position the new rear door hinge correctly by using the alignment marks on the installation process. Install bolts number 1 through 5 onto the bodyside rear door hinge before tightening them to 33 N.m (24 lb ft). Attach the bolts to the doorside rear door hinge while tightening each one to match the torque values. Close the rear door before checking if it operates correctly and if the alignment is adequate.

Position the rear door hinge according to the alignment marks and install the bolts (1-5) to the body side rear door hinge, tightening them to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

Position the new rear door hinge according to the alignment marks and install the bolts to the body side rear door hinge.

Remove the support and inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.

Install the door hinge bolts to the door, tightening them to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

Open and support the door.