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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Hinges are serviced as an assembly and in pairs. The body side and door side are one unit. In order to minimize door realignment, DO NOT remove both door hinges at the same time. Repair each hinge separately. Replace any broken hinges first.

    Important: The body side door hinge has three attaching bolts. Two bolts are 13 mm and one bolt is 10 mm. DO NOT remove the 10 mm bolt. The cone attached to the back side of the hinge may fall to the bottom of the A-Pillar. The cone is used for assembly purposes only. You DO NOT need to remove the cone in order to adjust or remove the door hinge strap on the body side hinge.

  1. Use 2 pieces of masking tape for the following procedure:
    2. 1.1. Place a piece of tape over the gap between the door and the rocker panel.
    1.2. Place the second piece of tape over the gap between the door and the rear door or quarter panel.
  2. Use a utility knife or other suitable tool in order to cut the tape at the gap area.
  3. Clean the hinge mounting surfaces on the door and the body with a rag.
  4. Mark the hinge locations on the body surfaces with a grease pencil or other suitable marker.
  5. Support the door.

    6. Object Number: 319790 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper or lower body side hinge bolts from the hinge.
  7. Remove the upper or lower door side hinge bolts from the door.
  8. Remove the hinge from the door and body.
  9. Remove the cone adjuster bolt from the hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the cone adjuster bolt to the hinge.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 319790 Size: SH
  2. Install the new hinge within the previously marked locations.
  3. Install the upper or lower door side hinge bolts to the door.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  4. Install the upper or lower body side hinge bolts to the hinge.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  5. Remove the supports from the door.
  6. Remove the reference tape from the door, the rocker, and the quarter panel.
  7. Inspect the front door for the following adjustments:
    8. • Up and down
    • In and out
    • Fore and aft
  8. Adjust the front door as needed.