K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (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.
Important: The drill bit must be the exact size.
5. Drill an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole at the pilot locations for the studs.
6. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
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.
7. Apply an approved anti-corrosion primer.
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.
9. Install the stud, GM P/N 15017230, supplied with the service hinge, into the wire end. Pull the stud into position.
10. Hold the stud in position with the hinge and remove the fish wire.
11. Draw the stud (4) tight through the pillar. Use the nuts GM P/N 11516746, supplied.
12. Repeat steps 7 through 10 on the remaining stud locations.
13. Remove each service nut.
14. Apply a full-bodied caulk to the entire hinge mounting surface in order to ensure a proper seal.
15. Install the hinge (2) to the pillar (3). Use the supplied nuts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
16. Install the hinge (2) to the pillar (3). Use the supplied nuts (1).
