K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
15. Install the hinge (2) to the pillar (3). Use the supplied nuts (1).
Tighten
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.
18. Refinish the surfaces as necessary.
19. Install and align all of the related panels and the components.
Hinge Replacement - Front Door - Door Side
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Remove any excess sealer surrounding the existing hinge and scribe the location of the hinge on the hinge pillar.
3. Lightly hand-sand the existing hinge with 100 grit or finer sandpaper in order to locate the 4 welds that attach the hinge to the pillar.
IMPORTANT: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during the drilling.