K 2500 Yukon 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2000)
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 four weld marks on the original hinge base.
Important: Do not drill into the door.
5. Drill through the hinge base only, at each punch location. Use a 13 mm (1/2 in) rotabroach hole saw or equivalent.
6. Remove the hinge only. If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the hinge from the door.
7. Remove all of the remaining weld from the door surface in order to ensure a flush fit of the service hinge.
Installation Procedure
1. Repair any damage done to the door during the drilling or the removal.
2. Clean and prepare the backing plate mounting surfaces in order to ensure a flush fit of the backing plate.
3. Position the service hinge within the scribe marks on the door.
4. Center punch each hole location on the door according to the service hinge.
Important: Drill must be exact size.
5. Drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole at each center punch location.
6. Drill an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole at the pilot locations.
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. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
