Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Rear Side Door Upper & Lower Hinge
Removal
| Replace only one hinge at a
time. Striker alignment is a crucial component of door latch operation.
Do not use door striker to adjust door to vehicle. Failure to properly adjust
striker can result in damage to door latch and striker. |
| 1. |
Remove hinge to hinge pillar bolts
(1) or (4), Fig. 1. |
| 2. |
Remove hinge to door frame bolts (2)
or (5). |
| 3. |
Remove hinge (3) or (6). |
|
Installation
| Replace only one hinge at a
time. Striker alignment is a crucial component of door latch operation.
Do not use door striker to adjust door to vehicle. Failure to properly adjust
striker can result in damage to door latch and striker. |
| 1. |
Install hinge (3) or (6), Fig.
1. |
| 2. |
Install hinge to hinge pillar bolts
(1) or (4). Torque to 26 ft. lbs. |
| 3. |
Install hinge to door frame bolts (2)
or (5). Torque to 18 ft. lbs. |
| 4. |
Inspect door for proper alignment,
adjust as required. |
|

Fig. 1 Rear side door upper & lower hinges
Removal
1.
Remove interior trim panel.
2.
Remove water deflector.
3.
Remove rear side door outside handle
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Removal
1.
Release push-pins (1) from wheel liner
using a flat-bladed tool, Fig. 1.
2.
Remove rear wheel liner nuts (2).
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See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Braking in Emergencies
At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation
that requires hard braking.
If the vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
with Antilock Brake System (ABS), it allows the driver
to steer and brake at the same time. However, if the
vehicle does not have ESC with ABS, the first
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