OEM 2000 Cadillac Seville Door Hinge

2000 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front side door hinge on 2000 Cadillac Seville?

  A: The first step to replace the front side Door Hinge begins with unharnessing the door trim panel together with the water deflector. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors next to the power window motor electrical connector and front door speaker electrical connector before disconnecting the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel. First reach inside the door front opening to pull rubber conduit and wiring harness before removing the front body hinge pillar check link cover followed by both check link studs. Apply a grease pencil mark to the Door Hinge position then support the door while removing the hinge-to-door nuts using help before removing the door. Identify the hinge area on the pillar before removing nuts from the hinge and taking away the hinge piece. Install the windshield pillar half of the hinge by using the marks you made during removal and secure the fasteners between 30 n.m to 22 lb ft. Put hinge studplates on the door before you adjust the door position with help using the door hinges while supporting the door. Secure the hinge to the door nuts by torquing them to 34 n.m (25 lb ft). Adjust the check link arm against the pillar before installing the studs and securing them at 9 n.m (80 lb in). The check link cover finds placement at the pillar before running the door wiring harness through the opening facing the door and securing the harness clips to the inner door panel. The installation process includes connecting the door latch electrical connectors together with power window motor electrical connector and front door speaker electrical connector. Avoid making door adjustments by using the Door Striker because this will damage both the door latch and striker. Minor damages to hinge and fasteners require body color paint before installing the water deflector and door trim panel.