G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1992)
time.
5.
Close the door and remove the hinge assembly.
6.
Transfer the penciled markings from the old hinge assembly to the new hinge assembly as close as possible. This marking provides the relationship
of the hinge and door to body fit.
7.
Insert the new hinge assembly into door and body cavity. With the recorded dimension between the lower hinge assembly and the lower door/body
sheet metal, shim the hinge assembly. A drill bit will work to set desired height (Figure # 2, Item 4) starting with the door side first. (Refer to
Figure # 2).
8.
Align door to markings and install bolts and tighten until snug.
9.
Repeat steps 7 & 8 on the body side.
10.
Once the bolts are snug, close the door and inspect for proper door to body alignment. Adjust the fits accordingly. Once the door and hinge are in
place, torque the door hinge bolts to 33 N.m (25 lb ft) and the body pillar bolts to 43 N.m (30 lb ft).
11.
Repeat steps 1 through 10 for lower hinge assembly.
12.
Install door hinge covers. Prior to installing the door hinge cover, the gap between the body and the door hinge assembly must be sealed to prevent
water intrusion into the body cavity.
For Door Hinge Covers Mid-1993 and prior (Figure # 1, Item A):
Important:
These door hinge covers are no longer available at GMSPO.
1.
Clean the back side of the cover, removing all existing sealer.
2.
Apply a body adhesive/sealer to the back portion of the cover.
3.
Install cover and press onto the body. Heat may be applied to aide curing time of the sealer.
4.
Install roll pin to the mating hole on hinge assembly.
5.
Touch up paint as required on cover and roll pin.
For Door Hinge Covers Mid-1993 - 1995 (Figure # 1, Item B):
1.
Clean the painted contact surface area on the door body outer skin with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent and allow surface to dry.
2.
Remove the adhesive protective plastic from the back side of the cover.
3.
Place the cover over the hinge (split end down) and press into place.
4.
Use a heating gun to promote a bond of the adhesive. Ambient temperature may not be sufficient to bond adhesive. Heat must be applied, or the
cover may not stick.
