Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Side Door Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Body / Doors and Enclosures / Doors / Front Side Door Replacement

Front Side Door Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning. Preliminary Procedures Mark the location of the hinge before removing the bolts with a grease pencil. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
1	Front Side Door Check Link Bolt to Body Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Remove the water deflector. Disconnect the door electrical connector. Support the door before removing the hinge bolts. With an assistant, remove the door. After the door has been removed, ensure that the dome lamp is off. If the dome lamp is on remove the fuse. Tighten 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)
2	Front Side Door Lower Hinge Bolt to Door (Qty:?€‰2) Tighten 25?€‰Y (18?€‰lb?€‰ft)
3	Front Side Door Upper Hinge Bolt to Door (Qty:?€‰2) Tighten 25?€‰Y (18?€‰lb?€‰ft)
4	Front Side Door Assembly Procedure When replacing the door it is necessary to transfer all of the internal components. If the door striker needs adjust. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Striker Adjustment. Front door adjustment. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment.

Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling ...

Front Side Door Trim Replacement

Front Side Door Trim Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door upper front trim panel ...

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Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the trunk/liftgate will lock. To unlock the doo ...

If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control. Warning If the vehi ...

Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Procedure Disconnect any electrical connector. Clean the area where the seal will be mounted. Use a suit ...

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