How to Loosen Hinges on a Chevrolet

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Here are some suggestions for loosening the hinges on a chevrolet. There is no need to drill, just soak and let the rust penetrant and inhibitor loosen it for you.

Steps

1. 1
   Buy spray lubricant at a GM parts counter. Get GM rust penetrant and inhibitor heat valve lubricant #1052627.

   2

2. Soak hinge in the lubricant on the inside and outside of the door.
3. 3
   Leave to soak for a while.
4. 4
   Work door open/closed.
5. 5
   Repeat steps 2,3 and 4. Soon the door will move freely.

   
   

Tips

• Keep penetrant off of paint as much as possible.

Warnings

• Do not drill out the hinge.

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