Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2006)
6. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
7. Apply an approved anti-corrosion primer.
8. Feed fish wire, GM P/N 15017229 or the equivalent, through the hinge, the hinge stud hole and out of the conduit hole in the pillar (Fig. 4-38).
9. Install the stud, GM P/N 15017230, supplied with the service hinge, into the wire end. Pull the stud into position (Fig. 4-39).
10. Hold the stud in position with the hinge and remove the fish wire.
11. Draw the stud 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 to the pillar. Use the supplied nuts.
16. Torque the hinge to the pillar nuts to 25 N.m (20 ft lb).
17. Clean and prepare all of the surfaces as necessary for refinishing.
18. Apply the sealers. Refinish the surfaces as necessary.
19. Install and align all of the related panels and the components.
