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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1413122 Size: SH

    Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  1. Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the door jamb.
  3. Remove the front door check link. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  4. Support the door.
  5. Using a soft marker, mark around the outside of the hinge for installation purposes.
  6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the door hinge to body bolts.
  7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the front door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1413122 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the front door and loosely install all hinge to body bolts.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Align the hinge with the marks made during the removal procedure.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the front door check link. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  4. Engage wiring harness grommet into door and install the front door wiring harness.
  5. Connect the wiring harness connectors at the door jamb.
  6. Verify the door is aligned properly. If door adjustment is required, refer to Front Side Door Adjustment .
  7. Install the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.