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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the door.
Using J 36604, remove the door hinge spring from the door hinge.
Remove the door hinge spring from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Door Hinge Spring From Vehicle

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