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Front Door: Service and Repair

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE




1. Adjust the door fore-aft or up-down as follows:
1.1. Ream the stud holes in the pillar side of the hinges with the door and the hinges removed from the vehicle.
1.2. Reinstall the hinges to the pillar and the door.
Leave the nuts on the pillar side of the hinge loose.
1.3. Reposition the door as needed.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Adjust the door in and out by loosening the door mounting fasteners and repositioning the door as needed.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Mark the location of the upper and lower door hinges (Oldsmobile).

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the trim panel.
4. Remove the water deflector.
5. Disconnect all of the electrical connections (2) from the door electrical components.




6. Remove the rubber conduit from the door.
7. Remove the wire harness (2) from the door.
8. Support the door and remove the door mounted nuts.
9. Remove the door, with the aid of an assistant.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the door to the body, with the aid of an assistant.
2. Inspect the door for proper alignment of the d or to the body and the lock-to-striker engagement.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Adjust the door as needed by loosening the door mounting fasteners and positioning the door to the desired location.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

4. Install the wire harness to the door.




5. Install the rubber conduit to the door.
6. Connect all of the electrical connections (2) to the door electrical components.
7. Install the water deflector.
8. Install the trim panel.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.