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How do you adjust the door hinges on a 1990 Chevrolet 1500 Pick Up?

To adjust the door hinges on a 1990 Chevrolet 1500 Pick Up, you will need the following tools:

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flat head screwdriver

- 10mm socket wrench

- 12mm socket wrench

- Pry bar

Step 1: Remove the door panel.

- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the door panel in place.

- Once the screws are removed, use a pry bar to carefully pry the door panel off of the door.

- Be careful not to damage the door panel or the weather stripping.

Step 2: Locate the door hinges.

- The door hinges are located on the side of the door and the body of the truck.

- There are two hinges on each door.

Step 3: Loosen the hinge bolts.

- Use a 12mm socket wrench to loosen the bolts holding the door hinges in place.

- Do not remove the bolts completely.

Step 4: Adjust the door hinges.

- Use a flat head screwdriver to adjust the door hinges.

- Turn the screws clockwise to raise the door and counterclockwise to lower the door.

- Make sure that the door is level and that it opens and closes smoothly.

Step 5: Tighten the hinge bolts.

- Use a 12mm socket wrench to tighten the hinge bolts.

- Make sure that the bolts are tight so that the door does not come loose.

Step 6: Replace the door panel.

- Carefully place the door panel back on the door.

- Make sure that the weather stripping is properly seated.

- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to replace the screws holding the door panel in place.

Step 7: Test the door.

- Open and close the door to make sure that it is properly aligned and that it opens and closes smoothly.