K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
Important: Do not drill into the hinge pillar (1).
5. Drill through the hinge base (2)only, at each punch location. Use a 13 mm (1/2 in) rotabroach hole saw (3) or equivalent.
6. Remove the hinge. If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the hinge from the pillar.
7. Remove all of the remaining weld from the pillar surface in order to ensure a flush fit of the service hinge.
Installation Procedure
1. Repair any damage done to the pillar during the drilling or the removal of the hinge.
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.
4. Drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole at each center punch location.
Important: Drill must be 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 paint manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
