Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Rear Door Hinge: Technical Service Bulletins
Doors - Hinge Replacements
Bulletin Number:
92-10-36
Reference Number:
231022R
Publish Date:
4/92
Subject:
DOOR HINGE REPLACEMENTS (NEW POLICIES,
PROCEDURES AND LABOR ALLOWANCES)
Models Affected:
1989-1992 GRAND PRIX MODELS
APPLICATION:
1989 (after VIN breakpoint Fairfax KF 230160) through 1992 Grand Prix coupes/sedans.
New policies, procedures and labor time allowances have been developed regarding door hinge servicing on 1989 through 1992 Grand Prix coupes/
sedans.
POLICY:
If a single door hinge on any door at any location requires replacement, the second or remaining hinge must be replaced at the same time.
SERVICE PARTS
Service parts will be packaged in "door sets", or two hinges in each package. New part numbers are as follows:
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
10218445
Hinges, Right Front Door
10218446
Hinges, Left Front Door
10218447
Hinges, Right Rear Door
10218448
Hinges, Left Rear Door
Part Availability:
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
PROCEDURES
Notice:
This procedure differs from the previous procedure (Removing the door from the vehicle) in that:
a.
The door remains on the vehicle.
b.
Access to both front door hinges is made through the front wheelhouse area.
c.
The hinges come pre-primed.
Notice:
In order to minimize door realignment, DO NOT remove both door hinges at the same time. Do each hinge separately, and replace any broken hinges
first.
1.
Place vehicle on hoist.
2.
Using the proper lift points, raise vehicle to half up position (until wheel/tire is chest high).
Notice:
Make sure that the doors are fully latched onto the lock striker and the doors are not locked.
3.
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 or rear door (to act as reference points for door alignment).
4.
Cut the tape at the gap area using a utility knife or other suitable tool.
5.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
6.
Starting at the top center of the front wheelhouse liner, remove all attaching screws located rearward of the top center of the liner.
7.
Loose the liner from the fender and position the liner forward of the front suspension assembly.