Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Front Door

Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual / Body & Frame / Front Door

Removal

1.	Disable Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system.

2.	Remove front door trim panel.

3.	Remove front door check link bolt.

4.	Remove water deflector.

5.	Disconnect electrical connector, if equipped.

6.	Support door.

7.	Remove front door upper hinge bolts, Fig. 1.

8.	Remove front door lower hinge bolts, Fig. 1.

9.	With aid of an assistant, remove door, Fig. 1.

Installation

1.	Reverse procedure to install.

2.	Torque hinge bolts to 18 ft. lbs.

3.	Inspect door locking system for proper operation before installing trim panel.

4.	Adjust door as required.

Adjustment

Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unrequired 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 door lock striker.

2.	For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen hinge to hinge pillar bolts, Fig. 2.

3.	Move door within door opening to achieve best alignment and operation.

4.	Tighten all of hinge fasteners that were loosened.

5.	Install striker to approximate proper position.

6.	Adjust door striker as required.

7.	Inspect door weather-strips for proper fit.

Fig. 1 Front door removal

Fig. 2 Front door adjustment

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