Ascender 2WD L6-4.2L (2003)
Important: Punch the center of the weld so that as much of the weld as possible is removed during drilling.
5. Center punch each weld location (1).
Important: Drill through the hinge base only (1). Do not drill through the mating surface (2).
6. Remove the hinge tab (3) before drilling, if necessary.
7. At each punch location, drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole (1).
8. Using the pilot hole as a guide, drill through the hinge base using a 19 mm (3/4 in) rotabroach hole saw or equivalent (2).
Important: If necessary, use a chisel to separate the hinge from the mating surface.
9. Remove the hinge.