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Rear Door Stone Guards Turn Yellow (Replace Rear Door Stone Guards)

Subject:Rear Door Stone Guards Turn Yellow (Replace Rear Door Stone Guards)

Models:2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Built Prior to September 02, 2004 Production Date



Condition

Some Equinox vehicles that are equipped with urethane stone guards on the rear doors may have a yellow coloring. This condition is more prevalent on vehicles that are Summit White, Galaxy Silver Metallic and Sandstone Metallic in color.

Correction

Replace the protective film following the procedure listed below.

  1. Remove the existing protective film.

  2. Object Number: 1631943  Size: SH
  3. Use an alcohol-based cleaner to clean the area where the part is to be applied. Refer to the illustration above.

  4. Object Number: 1631944  Size: SH
  5. Remove the liner (the bottom film), starting at the tab, by rolling the liner away from the part while keeping the part flat. Refer to the illustration above.

  6. Object Number: 1631946  Size: SH
  7. Hold the part upright, spray the application solution (20% Isopropyl alcohol, 80% water) on both sides of the part and on the vehicle in the area where the part is to be installed. Refer to the illustration above.

  8. Object Number: 1631947  Size: SH
  9. Hold the bottom tab and align the notch to the vehicle while using your fingers against the vehicle to steady the location. Refer to the arrow in the illustration above.

  10. Object Number: 1631948  Size: SH
  11. Lay the part on the door, the flatter the initial application the easier it is to remove the trapped air. Use the wheel arch as a guide for the application.

  12. Object Number: 1631949  Size: SH
  13. Hold the squeegee as shown in the illustration above. Using firm pressure in a downward motion, squeegee out the air bubbles starting at the top and moving along the wheel arch.

  14. Object Number: 1631951  Size: SH
  15. Once the center has been adhered, squeegee from the center outward, using overlapping strokes.

  16. Object Number: 1631953  Size: SH
  17. Illustration A

  18. Object Number: 1631956  Size: SH
  19. Illustration B
  20. Slowly pull the outer tab straight down starting at the top. Refer to illustration A above. Ensure that the protective film is not pulling away from the vehicle along with the film. Completely remove the remaining outer film with a "quick snap" in a downward motion. Refer to illustration B above.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

15240833 (LH)

Film, RR S/D TR PLN PROV.

15240834 (RH)

Film, RR S/D TR PLN PROV

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

A3729

Film, Trim Panel Protective - Replace

0.3 hr

Add:

For opposite side

0.3 hr