Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
13.
Install tire/wheel wfth 3 nuts and lower the vehicle to ground level.
14.
Inspect the edges of the tape on the door and with the aid of a helper, align the door as necessary.
15.
Raise the vehicle to the previous position and remove the tire/wheel assembly.
16.
Tighten and torque the hinge attachments to:
Bolts - 46 N-m (34 Lbs.Ft.)
Nuts - 27 N-m (20 Lbs.Ft.)
17.
Reinstall the insulator cover.
18.
Reposition and install the wheelhouse liner using the original screws.
19.
Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly. Torque wheel nuts to 140 N-m (100 Lbs.Ft.).
20.
Remove the reference tape from the door, rocker and quarter.
21.
Lower hoist and remove the vehicle.
Rear Doors
1.
Using two pieces of masking tape, place one piece to bridge the gap between the door and rocker panel and the second piece to bridge the gap
between the door and quarter panel (to act as reference points for door alignment).
2.
Cut the tape at the gap area using a utility knife or other suitable tool.
Important:
Make sure that the doors are fully latched onto the lock striker and the doors are not locked.
3.
With the front door open to access the center pillar and rear door hinge area, clean the hinge mounting surfaces on the door and body with a rag
and mark the locations using a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
4.
Remove the hinge attaching the fasteners and hinge from vehicle.
5.
Install the new hinge within previously marked locations and lightly tighten the fasteners.
6.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the remaining hinge.
7.
Inspect the edges of tape on the door and align the door as necessary.
8.
Tighten and torque the hinge attachments to:
Bolts - 46 N-m (34 Lbs.Ft.)
Nuts - 27 N-m (20 Lbs.Ft.)
9.
Remove the reference tape from the door, rocker and quarter.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation:
Front Doors:
Both Right
B4018
0.9 hours
Both Left
B4019
0.9 hours
ADD:
-
W/Locking Wheel Covers/Nuts (One Or All)
0.1 hours
-
To Color Coat
0.3 hours
Material Allowance
GB
Rear Doors:
Both Right B4418
0.5 hours
Both Left B4419
0.5 hours
ADD:
-
To Color Coat
0.3 hours
Material Allowance
GB
