Avalanche 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2003)
1. Repair any damage done to the pillar during the drilling or the removal.
2. Position the service hinge within the scribe marks on the pillar.
3. Center punch each stud location on the hinge pillar according to the service hinge (1).
4. Drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole (2) at each center punch location.
5. Drill an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole at the pilot locations for the studs.
IMPORTANT: The drill bit must be the exact size.
6. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
7. Apply an approved anti-corrosion primer.
IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to the publication GM 4901M-D-2000 GM Approved Refinish Materials for recommended products. Do
not combine paint systems. Refer to manufacturer's recommendations.
8. Feed fish wire, GM P/N 15017229 of the equivalent, through the hinge (1), the hinge stud hole and out of the conduit hole in the pillar.
