OEM 2004 Buick Park Avenue Door Hinge

2004 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front door hinge on 2004 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: You must start the front Door Hinge replacement process by taking off the door trim panel together with the water deflector. You must separate the door latch together with power Window Motor and front door speaker electrical wiring before removing the inner door panel wiring harness clips. Push the rubber conduit and wiring harness through the door opening at its front section until you remove the door check link bolt. A helper should assist when removing the door after you support it and take out the door nuts from the hinge. Continue by taking out the hinge by first removing its pillar bolts then extracting it. The hinge installation should begin by attaching it to the pillar then applying 35 n.m (26 lb ft) torque to the hinge to pillar bolts. To install the hinge studplates into the door position the door with the help of an assistant to achieve proper alignment before securing the door again. Firmly install the hinge to the door nuts then secure them to a torque of 34 n.m (24 lb ft). Transmission of the door wiring harness includes its installation through the opening before securing harness clips to the inner door panel while tightening check link bolts to 9 n.m (80 lb in). You should attach the door latch electrical connectors along with the power Window Motor and front door speaker electrical connectors. Proper alignment should be checked on the door by avoiding adjustments through the use of the Door Striker systems. The body color paint should touch up any damaged hinge elements or fasteners before you reinstall both the water deflector and door trim panel.