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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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the underside of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. ...

Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Acceleration Skid — too muc ...

Shift Fork Cleaning and Inspection (Gen 1)
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals. Clean the following components with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts. 3rd and ...

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