Cobalt L4-2.0L SC VIN P (2005)
3.
Disconnect the front door harness electrical connector.
4.
Remove the bolt from the check link.
5.
With an assistance, remove the door side hinge bolts.
6.
With an assistant, remove the front door from the vehicle.
7.
Working one bolt at a time, replace any hinge to body bolt identified through the inspection procedure as requiring replacement.
Tighten
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Malibu -- Tighten the front door hinge fasteners to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
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Cobalt/Pursuit -- Tighten the front door hinge fasteners to 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
8.
With an assistant, position the front door to the hinges.
9.
With an assistant, install the door hinge to front door bolts.
Tighten
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Malibu -- Tighten the door hinge bolts to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
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Cobalt/Pursuit -- Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
10.
Install the bolt to the check link.
Tighten
Tighten the check link bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
11.
Connect the front door electrical harness.
12.
Connect the rubber conduit to the A-pillar.
13.
Remove the support from the front door.
14.
Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
