OEM 2005 Buick LeSabre Door Hinge

2005 Buick LeSabre Door Hinge Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the front door hinge on 2005 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Begin front Door Hinge replacement tasks by opening the door completely then taking off the door trim panel as well as the water deflector. The first step of Door Hinge replacement involves disconnecting the door latch electrical connectors along with the power window motor electrical connector. Next step includes removing door wiring harness retainers while pulling the door wire harness out. Begin by taking out the body fasteners from the door check link and then remove the intermediate hinge fasteners attached to both of the hinges. Helper support becomes vital to lift the door off while marking down both body and Door Hinge positions. Secure the studplate inside the door before removing the hinge fasteners from the pillar which holds the pillar hinge half in place. Turn loose the hinge fasteners on the door before extracting the hinge half from the door. To install the pieces fit the hinge half onto the body before attaching its fasteners and tightening them to 35 n.m torque. Mount the Door Hinge half using the previously marked positions and tighten the fasteners to 34 n.m (24 lb ft). Lower the Door Hinge halves until they connect with each other. Use loctite(R) blue gm p/n 12345382 or canadian p/n 10953489 or their equivalent on the intermediate Door Hinge fasteners then fasten them while tightening to 24 n.m (18 lb. Ft). Put back the door check link then fix any paint damage to fasteners and check the link before placing the door wire harness through the front opening of the door. Fasten the wiring harness retainers into holes before connecting the power window motor electrical connector and the door latch electrical connectors. Finish by reinstalling the water deflector then the door trim panel while maintaining proper alignment between the doors without using the Door Striker for adjustments to protect the door latch and striker.