OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Door Hinge

2002 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front door hinge on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: You need to start the front Door Hinge replacement by completely removing the door trim panel together with the water deflector. Detach both the door latch and power Window Motor and front door speaker electrical connectors before removing harness clips from the inner door panel. Preform the following steps by removing the check link cover together with check link studs through the opening at the front of the door. Mark where the hinges are positioned on the door while a helper supports it followed by removing the door nuts and hinge and door itself. Apply a mark on the pillar where the hinge will sit before removing both the fasteners and the hinge from its position. Before finalizing the installation step up the windshield pillar half of the hinge with the pillar marks and install the pillar half fasteners while torquing them to 30 n.m (22 lb ft). Set right hinge studplates into the door before aligning it with help from an assistant while maintaining support at the door. Use door nuts to install the hinge and tighten its nuts to 34 n.m (25 lb ft). Mount the check link arm onto the pillar then insert check link studs that must be fastened at 9 n.m (80 lb in). Install the check link cover at the pillar and pass the door wiring through the dogleg opening before attaching the wiring clips to the inner door panel. Fasten the power Window Motor and front door speaker electrical connectors along with the door latch. No adjustment of the door position must use the Door Striker because incorrect adjustment has the potential to damage the door latch and striker system. Paint any damaged parts of the hinge and fasteners before you install both the water deflector and door trim panel.