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DOORS
FRONT DOORS
DESCRIPTION
All doors fall into two basic categories, closed
styles (those with door upper frames) and hard top
or convertible styles (those without door upper
frames). Although front doors utilize similar hard-
ware, the presence or lack of a door upper frame
usually determines the removal or installation
sequence of any particular part.
Any work performed on door hardware usually re-
quires removal of trim pad and inner panel water
deflector.
The procedures for water deflectors
are covered in "Front and Rear Doors", section
6. Trim Procedures are in section 14 (see index).
Unless otherwise stated, the front door service
procedures listed here pertain to all body styles.
Figures 6-29, 6-30, 6-31, 6-32, 6-33, 6-34, 6-35,
6-36, 6-37, 6-38, 6-39, and 6-40 are typical of front
doors with the trim assembly and inner panel water
deflector removed. The figures identify the compo-
nent parts of the front door assembly (by style),
their relationship and various attaching points.
FRONT DOOR HINGES
All hinges for all styles are constructed of either
steel or malleable iron. A one or two stage hold-
open feature is incorporated in all lower hinges.
The front door is mounted to the front body hinge
pillar with an upper and lower hinge (Fig. 6-41).
On "B-C" Styles, the hinges are the "swing-out"
type which means that the leading edge of the door
swings outboard of the front fender when the door is
opened.
Although the door can be removed from the body
with or without the hinges attached to the door, it is
recommended that when removing the door only,
remove the door from the hinges. Accessibility to
the door side hinge bolts is better than to the body
side bolts.
When servicing both door hinges, remove the door
from the hinges, then the hinges from the body.
When servicing only one hinge, however, make re-
placement while supporting the door in the open
position.
Door Removal and Installation
1. Prior to loosening any hinge bolts, mark posi-
tion of hinge on door to facilitate adjustment
when reinstalling door or hinge.
2. On doors equipped with power operated win-
dows and/or vacuum door locks, remove trim
pad and detach inner panel water deflector
sufficiently
to
disconnect
harness
assem-
bly (ies) and remove same from door.
NOTE:
On Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick
Styles equipped with electric ventilators, dis-
connect door wire harness at jumper wire con-
nector, not at motor.
On Cadillac Styles,
disconnect harness at vent motor.
3. With the aid of a helper to support door, re-
move upper and lower hinge to door attaching
bolts (Fig. 6-41) and remove door from body.
Also refer to Figures 6-42, 6-43 and 6-44.
NOTE:
On all styles, removal of door from
body (without hinges attached) can be accom-
plished without loosening front fender. On
"A", "E", " F " and "X" Body Styles, how-
ever, removal of hinges necessitates loosening
of front fender. On some Corvair front doors,
a 6 point bolt is used at all hinge to door and
hinge to body attaching locations. Tool J-22675
or equivalent, should be used when servicing
these spline-head bolts.
4. To install door, reverse removal procedure.
Prior to installation, apply a coat of heavy body
sealer to surface of hinge that contacts door
for protection against corrosion.
Hinge Removal
1. If both hinges are to be removed, remove front
door as previously described. If only one hinge
is to be removed, support door and remove
door side hinge bolts of hinge being replaced.
2. Mark position of hinge on body hinge pillar.
3. On Cadillac 68000 Series, remove cowl air in-
take grille to make upper hinge upper attaching
bolts accessible.
4. On "B & C" styles, remove hinge to body at-
taching bolts (Fig. 6-41) and remove hinge
from body. On "A, E, F & X" body styles,
loosen front fender as required.
*
NOTE: The following illustrations demonstrate
workable methods of loosening front fenders
for hinge removal and adjustment. Car Divi-
sion publications should, however, be refer-
enced prior to any movement of front end sheet
metal.
(Continued on Page 6-35)
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