Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Rear Side Door Adjustment Panels
Warning:In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, orunnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the doorpillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF theignition and remove the key when performing service in the area ofthe SIS.
Remove the door striker. Refer toRear Side Door Lock Striker Replacement.For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen thehinge to hinge pillar bolts.Move the door within the door opening to achieve the bestalignment and operation.Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.Tighten
Tighten the hinge to body bolts to36-Y(27-lb-ft).Install the striker to the approximate properposition.Adjust the door striker. Refer toRear Side Door Lock Striker Adjustment.Inspect the door weatherstrips for proper fit.
Paint Identification Emblems/Decals/Paint
Warning:Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation andapplication processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read andfollow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of paintingmaterial ...
Rail Dust Damage Repair Emblems/Decals/Paint
Warning:Refer toEye Protection Warning.Note:If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panelrequires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removedprior to refinishing or the rust spot ...
Other materials:
Door Locks
Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle ...
