Q: How to replace the front side door hinge on Cadillac CTS?
A: Failure to understand the replacement process of a front side Door Hinge would lead to installation difficulties. Beginners should start by removing push-in fasteners which secure the fender sound insulator to the front fender before extracting the fender sound insulator. Arbitrate the hinge position on the body before sustaining the door. Start by taking out the hinge bolts both from the body as well as from the door. Place the hinge using the body marks from removal and fasten it with body bolts which should be tightened to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). You should install the hinge to door bolts before screwing them into place with a torque value of 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Replace the fender sound insulator after the removal of the support. The correct alignment of door strikers serves to operate door latches properly; avoid using door strikers for door alignment since misaligned door adjustments will break the door latch and striker. The door requires adjustment before applying body color paint to cover any paint damage found on both hinge and bolt components.
Q: How to replace the front door hinge on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: The front door hinge replacement process starts with marking the door position followed by taking it off. The body requires bolt removal followed by extraction of the hinge (1,3) from the body parts. Before installation you must attach the hinge (1,3) to the body while following all instructions mentioned in the Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Insert the bolts into place before tightening them to 48 N.m (35 lb ft). Attach the door to its hinges (1,3) after which tighten all bolts with the same torque value. After attaching the door to its hinges (1,3) check its alignment then adjust as needed.
Q: How to Properly Service and Repair a Front Door Hinge on Cadillac SRX?
A: Before installing the front side Door Hinge one must remove all push-in fasteners from the fender sound insulator attached to the front fender. The technician should then extract the fender sound insulator. Note down the hinge placement on the body before utilizing door support. The installation starts by unfastening both hinge bolts from the door and the body. The installation process begins by placing the hinge at the body marks from removal before tightening body bolts to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Fasten the hinge to door bolts while being properly tightened to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Install the fender sound insulator once the door support has been removed. To maintain door latch operation quality install the striker properly yet avoid adjusting the door against the vehicle using the striker because incorrect adjustment might damage both striker and latch. End the process by setting the door angle correctly before repairing any paint scratches on hinge and bolts with matching body color paint.