Yukon/Denali 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2005)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Repair any damage done to the pillar during the drilling or the removal.
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.
IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to the publication GM4901M-D-2000 "GM Approved Refinish Materials" for recommended products.
Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
7. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
8. Feed fish wire, GM P/N 15017229 or the equivalent, through the hinge, the hinge stud hole and out of the conduit hole in the pillar.
9. Install the stud, GM P/N 15017230, supplied with the service hinge into the wire end. Pull the stud into position.
10. Hold the stud in position with the hinge and remove the fish wire.
11. Draw the stud tight through the pillar. Use the nuts (GM P/N 11516746) supplied.
12. Repeat steps 7-10 on the remaining stud locations.
13. Remove each service nut.
14. Apply a full-bodied caulk to the entire hinge mounting surface in order to ensure a proper seal.
