C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
10. Align the service hinge (2) to the door (3) and install the fasteners (1).
11. Apply the sealers.
12. Refinish the metal surfaces as necessary.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
13. Install the door and align all of the related panels and the components.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Hinge Replacement - Front Door - Body Side
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Remove any excess sealer surrounding the existing hinge and scribe the location of the hinge on the hinge pillar.
3. Lightly hand-sand the existing hinge with 100 grit or finer sandpaper in order to locate the 4 welds that attach the hinge to the pillar.
IMPORTANT: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during the drilling.
4. Center punch each of the 4 weld marks on the original hinge.
IMPORTANT: Do not drill into the hinge pillar.
