K 1500 Yukon XL 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2001)
7. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
8. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
9. Apply full-bodied caulk to the entire hinge mounting surface in order to ensure a proper seal.
10. Align the hinge and the backing plate with the holes in the door (Fig. 4-34).
11. Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (20 ft lb).
12. Apply the sealers.
13. Refinish the metal surfaces as necessary.
14. Install and align all of the related panels and the components.
Front Side Door Hinge Replacement - Body Side
Front Side Door Hinge Replacement - Body Side
Removal Procedure
1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Remove any excess sealer surrounding the existing hinge and scribe the location of the hinge on the hinge pillar.
3. Lightly hand-sand the existing hinge with 100 grit or finer sandpaper in order to locate the 4 welds that attach the hinge to the pillar.
Important: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during the drilling.
4. Center punch each of the 4 weld marks on the original hinge.
