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# Noise from Door Hinge Area When Opening Door (Install Reinforcement/Brackets)

Subject: | Noise From Door Hinge Area When Opening Door (Install Reinforcement/Brackets)

Models: | 1997-2000 Cadillac Catera

| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint YR176008

### Condition

Some customers may comment on noise coming from the hinge area when opening the door.

### Cause

The sheet metal around the check link attaching holes may be cracked.

### Correction

Install reinforcement and brackets to the door inner panel using the following the procedure:

1. For additional information during this procedure, refer to the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual.
2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Remove the door panel trim extension.
4. Remove the door lock knob.
5. Remove the door switch assembly.
6. Remove the tweeter speaker grill plate.
7. Remove the door panel screws.
8. Remove the OSRV mirror.
9. Remove the speaker.
10. Remove the door water deflector.
11. Remove the side door impact sensor plate rivets and plate.
12. Remove the front run channel bolts.
13. Tape off the door and fender edges to prevent damage.
14. Remove the door check link.
15. Disconnect the pass through harness between the door and fender.
16. Support the door for removal.

#### Figure 1

17. Remove the door hinge pins using Kent Moore Tool J 42081. See Figure 1.
18. Remove the door.
19. Remove the check link.

#### Figure 2

20. Drill out the check link bracket welds and remove bracket. See Figure 2.

#### Figure 3

21. Cut one of the two reinforcement plates on each side by 10 mm (3/8 in). See Figure 3.
22. Pre-paint both reinforcement plates and new check link bracket.

#### Figure 4

23. Locate the new check link bracket inside the door. Dimension A is 27 mm (1 3/16 in), Dimension B is 29 mm (1 5/16 in). Mark the position. See Figure 4.
24. Plug weld the eight weld locations.
25. Refinish the front door shell.
26. Assemble the reinforcement plates and check link to the door. The longer of the two reinforcements goes between the check link and new bracket and the shorter one goes on the front side of the bracket.
27. Install door and mount the parts in reverse order.

### Parts Information

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
90458147 | Bracket (LH)
90458148 | Bracket (RH)
09195961 | Reinforcement TWO REQUIRED

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

### Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time
--- | --- | ---
B4809* | Check Link, Door Sheet Metal - Repair (LH) | 3.3 hrs
B4810* | Check Link, Door Sheet Metal - Repair (RH)
Material Allowance - GA
*This is a unique labor operation to be used only with this bulletin. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.