Q: How to replace the door check link on the front door on Chevrolet Equinox?
A: The replacement process for the front Door Check should start with turning off the ignition key and removing it from the vehicle to avoid potential deployment of sir system and harm to people. Take out both the front door trim panel and front door lower speaker before starting replacement. Begin by removing bolts securing the hinge pillar check and the nuts fastening the check to the door frame until you can draw out the check from the speaker opening. You should mount the check onto the door frame after following instructions on the fastener notice. Follow the check installation by securing the nuts with a 10 n.m torque then proceeding to tighten the check bolts to the same torque. Completion of the replacement requires you to install the front door lower speaker followed by installation of the front door trim panel.
Q: How to replace the rear side access door check link on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The first procedure for replacing a rear side access door check includes removing its associated trim panel from the door. Start by disconnecting the bolt which keeps the rear side access door check proper to the body framework and then perform the same action with the check portal nuts that attach it to the door. Proceed to take out the rear side access door check from the door after these tasks. Before the installation of the new rear side door check, the fitment must begin with the door positioning where the alignment mark faces upward. Tighten the check nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in) after installing them to the door. The bolt needs installation to fasten the rear side access check to the body while torqueing it up to 25 Nm (18.4 lb ft). Reinstall the rear side access door trim panel as the last step.
Q: How to replace the rear door check link on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: The first step to replace the rear door check starts by removing the door inner trim panel and rear door water deflector. The first step involves removing the check bolt coupled with nuts before you separate the check from the rear door. Install the new check while maintaining proper orientation of its R and L markings which should have R facing upward for right-hand installation and L facing upward for left-hand installation. Secure the check in the rear door before installing its nuts where torque should reach 10 N.m (89 lb in). Next install the front door check bolt so that it achieves a torque strength of 9 N.m which equates to 80 lb in. Put back the rear door water deflector followed by installation of the door inner trim panel.