OEM 2003 Buick Park Avenue Door Hinge

2003 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Commence front Door Hinge replacement by first eliminating the door trim panel and after that stripping away the water deflector. Discontinue power from door latch electrical connectors as well as power window motor electrical connector and front door speaker electrical connector. The wiring harness clips from inner door panel need removal and the rubber conduit with wiring harness will come out through the front opening of the door. First support the door and remove its check link bolt before you remove the hinge to door nuts. You need help to detach the door after which the hinge bolts should be removed from the pillar to separate the hinge. You should first mount the hinge to the pillar before tightening the hinge to pillar bolts to 35 n.m (26 lb ft). Start by mounting hinge studplates to the door and align the door to the hinges afterward with help. Re-support the door before tightening the hinge to door nuts to 34 n.m (24 lb ft). Secure the hinge to the door nuts through 34 n.m (24 lb ft) tightening before installing check link bolts and tightening them to a torque of 9 n.m (80 lb in). Direct the door wiring harness through the front door opening then fix harness clips into the inner door panel. Return power to the door latch electrical connectors then hook up the power window motor electrical connector followed by the front door speaker electrical connector. Proper alignment of the door needs adjustment without using the Door Striker to prevent damaging the door latch and striker. Bodily damaged areas on the hinge and fasteners should receive paint treatment before installing the water deflector followed by the door trim panel.