C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2000)
8. Feed fish wire (1), 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 stud (2), 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 8-11 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.
15. Install the hinge (2) to the pillar (3). Use the supplied nuts(1).
Tighten the hinge nuts (4) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
16. Clean and prepare all of the surfaces a necessary for refinishing.
17. Apply the sealers. Refinish the surfaces as necessary.
18. Install and align all of the related panels and the components.