Rainier 2WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
IMPORTANT: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during drilling.
5. Center punch each weld location (1).
IMPORTANT: Drill through the hinge base only (1). Do not drill through the mating surface (2). Remove hinge tab (3) before drilling, if
necessary.
6. At each punch location, drill a 3 mm (1/8 in.) pilot hole (1).
7. Using the pilot hole as a guide, drill through the hinge base using a 19 mm (3/4 in.) rotabroach hole saw or equivalent (2).
IMPORTANT: If necessary, use a chisel to separate the hinge from the mating surface.
8. Remove the hinge.
