Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair
Hinge Replacement - Front Door
Removal Procedure
Important: In order to minimize door realignment, do not remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each door hinge separately, and
replace the broken door hinge first.
1. Open and support the door.
2. Clean the mounting surfaces of the hinges with a clean rag and mark the front door hinge locations on each surface with a grease pencil or other
suitable marker.
3. Remove the front door.
4. Remove the hinge to pillar bolts and nuts.