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). |
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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. |
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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. DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has
different modes which can be accessed by pressing the
DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the
following.
Information Modes
INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through
the following vehicle information modes:
Outsi ...
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