OEM 2003 Buick LeSabre Door Hinge

2003 Buick LeSabre Door Hinge Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front door hinge on 2003 Buick LeSabre?

  A: You can replace the front Door Hinge by starting with door opening and door trim panel and water deflector removal. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors along with the power window motor electrical connector before removing the door wiring harness retainers then pull out the door wire harness. Begin by taking off the body fasteners of the door check link followed by disconnecting fasteners from the intermediate and both hinges. In pairs lift the door as one lifts to remove it while marking both the door and body positions of the hinge halves. Secure studplates in the door to prevent falling before removing the hinge fasteners from the pillar and the hinge half from the pillar. Start by removing both hinge fasteners from the door before extracting the hinge half out of the door. Users should position the hinge half on the body before they add the hinge to body fasteners which need to be tightened to 35 n.m (26 lb ft). Position the door half of the hinge according to the made markings and mount the hinge on door fasteners before tightening them to 34 n.m (24 lb ft). Climb down the door before matching the hinge pairs and use loctite(R) blue gm p/n 12345382 (or Canadian P/N 10953489) to secure the Door Hinge fasteners at 24 n.m (18 lb ft). The door check link should be installed following paint touch-up repairs on door fasteners. The door wire harness will be inserted through a front opening. The wiring harness retainers must be installed while connecting power window motor electrical connectors and inserting door latch electrical connectors. Use the Door Striker only for positioning the door correctly before putting on the water deflector along with the door trim panel. Do not adjust the door with the striker to protect both components from damage.