Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Clearcoat Repair without Repainting Emblems/Decals/Paint

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Clearcoat Repair without Repainting Emblems/Decals/Paint

Repair ProcedureThoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and WaxGM-P/N-1052870 or the equivalent.Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer toEnvironmental Fallout (Acid Rain)orRail Dust Damage Repair.

Important:Follow all of the instructions from the manufacturer of thepolishing material.

Use a paint gauge before, during, and after sanding and/orpolishing, to avoid removing too much clearcoat. Refer toPaint Gauges.

Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement Panels

Removal ProcedureWarning: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). Tu ...

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Terrain) Moldings Quarter Panel

Rocker Panel Molding ReplacementCalloutComponent Name1Rocker Panel Molding Retainer (Qty:-8)ProcedureUsing a trim-type release tool, carefully release theretainers from the lower bodyside outer panel. ...

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Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Caution Engine Control Engine Control Sensors O2 Sensors
Caution:Contamination of the oxygen sensor can result from the use ofan inappropriate RTV sealant (not oxygen sensor safe) or excessiveengine coolant or oil consumption. Remove the HO2S and visuallyinspect the portion of the sensor exposed to the exhaust stream inorder to check for contamination. If ...