Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair
Hinge Replacement - Front Door
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the door. Refer to Door Replacement - Front (See: Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the sealer from around the edge of the hinge.
3. Scribe the location of the existing hinges on the door and the body pillar (1).
4. Center punch each of the original welds on each hinge base (3).
5. Drill a 3.0 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole completely through each weld at each punch mark.
Drill through the hinge base only. Do not drill through the door or the body pillar.
6. Drill a 13.0 mm (1/2 in) hole through the hinge base. Use the 3.0 mm (1/8 in) hole as a pilot.
Do not drill through the door or the body pillar.
7. Use a chisel in order to separate any remaining weld attaching the hinge to the door or the body pillar.
8. Remove the hinge from the door or the body pillar.
Installation Procedure