K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
3. Apply full-body caulk to the entire hinge mounting surface.
4. Position the service hinge within the scribe marks on the pillar.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the hinge fasteners.
Torque the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Refinish the metal surfaces as necessary.
7. Align and install all of the related panels and the components.
Rear Side Access Door Hinge Replacement
Rear Side Access Door Hinge Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the door from the body.
2. Remove any excess sealer surrounding the hinge and scribe the location of the hinge on the body.
3. Lightly hand-sand existing body hinge with 100 grit or finer sandpaper to locate each weld attaching hinge to door.
Important: Original punch marks may not necessarily indicate the center of the welds.
4. Center punch each of the 4 weld marks on the original hinge base. It is critical to punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld is
removed during drilling as possible.
