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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Removal - Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Open the front door.
  3. Remove the front door conduit. Refer to Front Side Door Conduit Replacement .
  4. Support the front door.

    5. Object Number: 164539 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front door body side hinge bolts with help from an assistant.
  6. Remove the front door with the help of an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 164539 Size: SH
  1. Install the front door with the help of an assistant.
  2. Support the front door.

    3. 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.

    Important: Use Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to the fastener installation.

  3. Install the body side door hinge bolts with the help of an assistant.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the body side door hinge bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  4. Remove the door support.
  5. Install the door conduit. Refer to Front Side Door Conduit Replacement .
  6. Adjust the front door. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  7. Install the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.