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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 847704 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side.
  2. Remove the right fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Right Side.

    3. Note: Remove only one hinge at a time in order to keep the door properly aligned.

  3. Remove the 2 door to hinge bolts (2 or 4).
  4. Remove the 2 hinge to door jamb bolts (1 or 3).
  5. Remove the upper or lower hinge (6 or 5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 847704 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper or lower hinge (2 or 4) to the door jamb. Secure the hinge with 2 bolts (1 or 3). Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the 2 door to hinge bolts (2 or 4) and tighten to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
  3. Repeat the removal and installation steps for the opposite hinge, if necessary.
  4. Install the left fender, if removed. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side.
  5. Install the right fender, if removed. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Right Side.