OEM 2002 Cadillac Seville Door Hinge

2002 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The first step of front Door Hinge replacement involves removing both door trim panel and water deflector. Begin the process by stopping power flow to the door latch and power Window Motor and front door speaker electrical connectors followed by removing clips that connect to the inner door panel. Use the opening located at the door front to pull out the rubber conduit and wiring harness before taking off the check link cover and check link studs that are attached to the front body hinge pillar. Record first the hinge location on the door before securing the door for removal of hinge-to-door nuts along with the door body with helper support. Thoroughly mark the hinge position on the pillar before removing the hinge fasteners and the hinge itself. The windshield pillar half of the hinge needs to be positioned at the marks on the pillar before attaching the hinge-to-pillar fasteners and tightening them to 30 n.m (22 lb ft). Monte carlo service manual september 2007 page 102 directs workers to install hinge studplates into the door followed by aligning the door to the hinges with assistance before supporting the door. Fasten the Door Hinge to its corresponding nuts while applying torque to 34 n.m (25 lb ft). Install the check link arm on the pillar then tighten its studs to 9 n.m using 80 lb in torque. Install the check link cover at the pillar while placing the door wiring harness into the opening at the front of the door and installing the clips to the inner door panel. You should thread the power Window Motor electronics with the door latch connector while reconnecting the front door speaker electrical connector. Adjust the door alignment by avoiding usage of the Door Striker for adjustment since incorrect techniques could damage the door latch and striker components. The last step is to use body color paint for touch-ups to the hinge and fasteners before installing the water deflector and putting back the door trim panel.