Q: How to replace the door check link on Buick Rainier?
A: Begin the door check replacement process by first removing both the door trim panel and front part of the water deflector which will provide access to the door access hole. The first step is to remove the front lower window run channel retaining bolt before proceeding with removal of the two bolts that connect the check to the pillar. Users should start by taking off the rubber dust boot from the check to reach door retaining nuts before removing the two check retaining nuts from the door to extract the check assembly through the door access hole. Put the check assembly through the door access hole with the forward-facing position arrow in mind. Fasten the two check retaining nuts on the door at 7 N.m (62 lb in). Secure the rubber dust boot onto the check before putting in the 2 bolts which attach the check to its pillar and tighten these to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). The installation procedure concludes with front lower window run channel reinstallation while fully seating the water deflector then attaching the door trim panel.
Q: How to replace the door check link on Buick Park Avenue?
A: The replacement of door check links follows this procedure: start by opening the door together with removing the door trim panel. Start by removing the door control module when needed before proceeding to take out the water deflector. The installation procedure begins with unfastening the door check from pillar fasteners then removing the close-out grommet. Continue by taking off the door check to door fasteners then pull out the door check from within the inside of the door. Place the door check inside the door then guide the door check studs through the access holes present on the door inner panel before tightening the door check to door fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in). Install the door check arm onto the door hinge pillar fasteners before tightening them to 9 N.m according to specifications. After installing the close-out grommet the technician should attach the water deflector before adding the door control module depending on model. You should reinstall the door trim panel as the last step in this procedure.
Q: How to replace the door check link on Buick LeSabre?
A: A door check replacement requires first opening the door followed by removing the door trim panel together with the door module and water deflector. Start by removing the check to pillar fasteners together with the close-out grommet and check to door fasteners and finish by taking out the door check from inside the door. Installation requires users to insert the check into the door followed by passing the check studs through the available holes in the door inner panel while paying attention to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Fasten the check to door fasteners at 9 N.m (80 lb in) then mount the check arm on the door hinge pillar fasteners at 9 N.m (80 lb in). Reinstall the door components by putting back the close-out grommet then follows with water deflector and finally door module as well as door trim panel.