OEM 2005 Cadillac DeVille Door Hinge

2005 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front door hinge on 2005 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: First you should remove the door trim panel as well as the water deflector before starting the front Door Hinge replacement. You must first disable the door latch and power Window Motor as well as front door speaker electrical connectors before separating the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel. Extract the rubber conduit together with the wiring harness through the front door opening before removing the check link cover and check link studs from the front body hinge pillar. With help, remove the door after marking the hinge location on the door surface which will get supported using a grease pencil. Then assist with taking off Door Hinge nuts. Locate the hinge position on the pillar before removing hinge fasteners together with the hinge from the vehicle. Position the windshield pillar portion of the hinge according to the pillar marks and install the fasteners at 30 n.m (22 lb ft). Insert the hinge studplates on the door while using assistance for door alignment then support the door in position. Fasten the door nuts after installing the hinge with a torque of 34 n.m (25 lb ft). After placing the check link arm on the pillar install the check link studs then securely tighten them to 9 n.m (80 lb in). The check link cover needs to be replaced at the pillar before wiring harness installation through the front opening of the door followed by wiring harness clip attachment to the inner door panel. The service process includes reconnecting electrical connectors that belong to the door latch and power Window Motor together with the front door speaker. Proper door alignment should be accomplished without using the striker since this method leads to damage of the door latch. Touch up any body color damages to the hinge and fasteners before installing the water deflector along with the door trim panel.