Cutlass Supreme FWD V6-189 3.1L (1989)
10.
Remove the hinge attaching fasteners and the hinge from vehicle.
11.
Install new hinge within previously marked locations using new fasteners and lightly tighten the fasteners.
12.
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the remaining hinge.
13.
Repeat steps 3 through 12 for the remaining door.
14.
Install both tire/wheel assemblies to vehicle and lower vehicle to ground level.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT SHORT-CUT THIS STEP. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT RESTING ON THE TIRES WHILE PERFORMING STEP 15, MISALIGNMENT
OF THE DOORS WILL RESULT.
15.
Inspect edges of the tape on the doors and with the aid of a helper, align doors as necessary.
16.
Raise vehicle to previous position and remove the front tire/wheel assemblies.
17.
Tighten and torque hinge attachments to 24 N-m (18 lb.ft.).
18.
Reinstall the insulator covers between the fenders and hinge pillars. Reposition and install wheel house liners using original screws.
19.
Reinstall the tire and wheel assemblies.
20.
Carefully remove the reference tape from the doors, rockers, and quarters. Lower hoist and remove vehicle.
Parts Information and Warranty Information
Parts for this special policy will be available beginning March 2, 1992. To ensure parts are obtained as soon as possible, order them from General
Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO) on a C.I.O. order, with NO special instruction code, but order on an advise code (2).
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY PER VEHICLE
10218446
Left Door Hinge Kit
1
10218445
Right Door Hinge Kit
1
Each door hinge kit contains 2 hinges, 4 nuts, and 4 bolts.
Due to initial parts quantity restrictions, please limit the ordering of hinge kits to your previous dealership experience with this condition.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a claim with the information indicated below:
REPAIR PERFORMED
FC
LAB-0P
LHRS
ST
Install New Door Hinges - Coupe
95
T1831
1.6
Customer Reimbursement
95
T1834
0.2*
*
.2 hour for clerical administration may be applied for in the Straight Time (ST) column.
Parts Allowance:
Current dealer price, plus 30% handling allowance.
NOTE:
Any body repair associated with a broken hinge found at the time of replacing the hinges should be listed in the SUBLET column.
Owner Letter
OWNER LETTER
[Letter to Connecticut and Virginia owners notes that they have two years from the date the repair was paid for in which to seek reimbursement]