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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Front Inner Hinge Pillar Body Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1409859 Size: SH
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
  5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  6. Remove the damaged portion of the body side. Refer to Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning.

    7. Object Number: 1409861 Size: SH

    Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

  7. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the hinge pillar inner reinforcement.

    8. Object Number: 1409863 Size: SH
  8. Remove the damaged hinge pillar inner reinforcement.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1409864 Size: SH

    Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.

    Some panels may have structural weld-thru adhesive. It is necessary to replace the weld-thru adhesive with an additional spot weld between each factory spot weld.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
  2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

    4. Object Number: 1409866 Size: SH
  4. Position the hinge pillar inner reinforcement to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the hinge pillar inner reinforcement into place.

    5. Object Number: 1409867 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  7. Install the new body side section. Refer to Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning.
  8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  9. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  10. Install all related panels and components.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.