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Interior Trim Chevrolet Equinox I

Exterior/interior Trim ~2158 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Cargo Hook Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Coat Hook Screw2.5 N.m22 lb in
Load Floor Finish Panel-to-Floor Bolts2.5 N.m22 lb in
Load Floor Storage Bin-to-Floor Screws2.5 N.m22 lb in
Sunshade Screws2.5 N.m22 lb in
Windshield Garnish Molding-to-Pillar Screws2 N.m18 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles

GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, GM P/N 12378554 (Canadian P/N 88901678), may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown to greatly reduce or remove the following types of odor

  1. Objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water leaks
  2. Customer created odors, such as smoke

You may safely use GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator on fabrics, vinyl, leather, carpet, and sound deadening materials. You may also induce this product into HVAC modules and instrument panel ducts for the control of non-bacterial related odors.

IMPORTANTThis product leaves no residual scent and should not be used as an air freshener.

This product may result in the permanent elimination of an odor and may be preferable to customers whose allergies make them sensitive to perfumes. This product may effectively remove odors when directly contacting the odor source. In cases such as water leaks, use this product with diagnostic procedures to first eliminate the primary cause of the odor. Then use further applications on the residual odor to permanently correct the vehicle condition.

How to Use this Product

  1. Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator directly or as an additive with carpet shampoo in steam cleaners.
  2. Do not use on any interior surface that plain water would deteriorate, because this product will have the same effect. Also avoid letting this product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance. Acid-based products will hamper the effectiveness of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator.
  3. Instructions and cautions are printed on the bottle, but additional help is available. If you encounter a persistent or recurring odor, you may call to obtain additional information and usage suggestions. In the USA, call 1-800-955-8591. In Canada, call 1-800-977-4145.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cargo hooks in the rear sill plate.
  2. Remove the load floor from the vehicle.
  3. Lift the sill plate to release the fasteners.
  4. Remove the sill plate.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the sill plate. Snap the sill plate into place.
  2. Install the load floor.
  3. Install the cargo hooks to the sill plate. Tighten: Tighten the cargo hooks to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  1. Starting at the rear of the door sill plate, pull upward to disengage the attaching clips.
  2. Reach under the instrument panel and pull inward to disengage the additional attaching clips.
  3. Remove the door sill plate from the vehicle.
  1. Rotate the door sill plate under the instrument panel.
  2. Position the part over the frame.
  3. Push at the clip locations to secure the plate to the vehicle.
  1. Starting at the front of the retainer, pull upward to disengage the attaching clips.
  2. Slide the retainer out from beneath the quarter trim.
  3. Remove the carpet retainer from the vehicle.
  1. Position the carpet retainer to the vehicle with the rear tabs installed under the cargo trim panel.
  2. Push at the clip locations to secure the carpet retainer to the vehicle.

Floor Carpet Drying

If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components

  1. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
  2. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
  3. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
  4. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.

Drying Method

  1. If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
  2. Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
  3. Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  3. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  4. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  5. Remove the center console trim panels and the center console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Remove the floor carpet by pulling the carpet from under the center pillar assemblies and lifting the carpet out of the vehicle.
  1. Position the carpet in the vehicle.
  2. Tuck the carpet under the center pillar assemblies.
  3. Install the center console trim panels and the center console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  4. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  5. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  6. Install the rear seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  7. Install the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.
  2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  3. Remove the optional reading lamp cover. Refer to «Reading Lamp Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
  4. Disconnect the optional OnStar® microphone harness.
  5. Disconnect the optional sunroof switch.
  6. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to «Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  7. Remove the upper center pillar molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  8. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to «Dome Lamp Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
  9. Remove the lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  10. Remove the rear corner garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  11. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to «Coat Hook Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  12. Remove the rear pushpin.
  13. Pull back the quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  14. Remove the door seal from the headliner edge.
  15. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector behind the trim panel.
  16. Fold the passenger seat flat and the driver seat forward.
  17. Carefully disengage the Velcro® and the magnet attachments from the headliner and remove the headliner out from the liftgate opening.
  1. Position the headliner into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  2. Push on the Velcro® and the magnet attachments to partially secure the liner.
  3. Install the pushpin fastener at the rear of the headliner.
  4. Secure the weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner.
  5. Connect the sunroof switch electrical connectors.
  6. Connect the OnStar® microphone electrical connector.
  7. Install the reading lamp cover. Refer to «Reading Lamp Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
  8. Connect the OnStar® electrical connector.
  9. Install the sunshades. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  10. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to «Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  11. Install the center pillar molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  12. Install the dome lamp. Refer to «Dome Lamp Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) .
  13. Connect the headliner electrical connectors behind the cargo area trim panel. Connect the clips holding the wire to the metal.
  14. Install the driver side quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  15. Install the lock pillar garnish moldings. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  16. Install the rear garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  17. Install the coat hooks. Refer to «Coat Hook Replacement»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.
  1. Remove the fastener from the coat hook.
  2. Remove the coat hook from the headliner.
  1. Install the coat hook into the headliner.
  2. Install the coat hook screws. Tighten: Tighten the coat hook screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
  1. Unsnap the sunshade from the inner retainer clip.
  2. Remove the sunshade fasteners and remove the sunshade.
  1. Position the sunshade to the headliner.
  2. Install the sunshade with the fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
  3. Snap the sunshade into the inner retainer clip.
  1. Unsnap the sunshade from the inner retainer clip.
  2. Remove the inner retainer fastener and the retainer.
  1. Position the retainer and install the retainer fastener. Tighten: Tighten the fastener to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
  2. Snap the sunshade into the retainer.
  1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the fastener cover from the windshield upper garnish molding, by prying at the bottom edge.
  2. Remove the fastener from the garnish molding.
  3. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the clips.
  4. Remove the molding from the vehicle.
  1. Position the windshield upper garnish molding to the top of the instrument panel. Align the molding to the body structure.
  2. Gently push at the clip locations to install the garnish molding.
  3. Install the fastener. Tighten: Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  4. Install the fastener plug to the garnish molding.
  5. Replace the door seal over the edge of the garnish molding.
  1. Unsnap the fastener cover from the D-ring bolt.
  2. Remove the D-ring bolt.
  3. Remove the shoulder belt from the center pillar.
  4. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the height adjuster button from the shoulder belt, by prying at the top and the bottom slots and pulling on the button.
  5. Starting at the top, gently pull on the garnish molding to disengage the attaching clips.
  1. Position the center pillar garnish molding over the lower garnish molding with the bottom tabs behind the lower molding.
  2. Gently push at the clip locations to install the garnish molding.
  3. Insert the weatherstripping over the trim edge.
  4. Install the fastener cover to the garnish molding.
  5. Install the height adjuster knob.
  6. Install the shoulder belt assembly and fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  7. Press on the shoulder belt fastener cover until the cover snaps closed.
  8. Ensure proper operation of the seat belt.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.
  2. Move the front seat to the forward position.
  3. Remove the rearmost clip from the hinge pillar garnish molding.
  4. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  5. Remove the center pillar upper molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Upper»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  6. Starting at the top of the lower garnish molding, pull at the clip locations to disengage the clips.
  7. Remove the molding.
  1. Position the molding to the frame.
  2. Push at the clip locations to secure the attaching clips.
  3. Position the weatherstrip over the edge of the garnish molding.
  4. Install the hinge pillar garnish molding.
  5. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  6. Install the center pillar upper molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Upper»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  7. Position the weatherstrip over all of the moldings.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.
  1. Remove the rear door sill. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  2. Remove the cargo hook from the rear quarter trim.
  3. Remove the push pins from the rear quarter trim.
  4. Pull the quarter trim away from the rear corner garnish molding.
  5. Pull the corner garnish molding to release.
  6. Remove the corner molding from the vehicle.
  1. Push the rear corner garnish molding until the fasteners are seated.
  2. Push the quarter trim until the fasteners are seated.
  3. Install the push pins to the quarter trim.
  4. Install the cargo hooks. Tighten: Tighten the cargo hooks to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  5. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  6. Close the liftgate.
  1. Remove the rear quarter trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  2. Open the shoulder belt guide loop cover.
  3. Remove the shoulder belt guide and fastener.
  4. Remove the lock pillar upper garnish molding from the vehicle.
  1. Align and push to seat the garnish molding.
  2. Install the shoulder belt guide loop to the lock pillar. Tighten: Tighten the shoulder belt guide loop bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear quarter panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  1. Remove the rear sill plate. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  2. Move the rear seat forward.
  3. Remove the load floor.
  4. Disconnect the cargo hooks in the rear side trim panel.
  5. Remove the push pins from the side trim.
  6. If necessary, remove the jack to access the driver side rear side trim panel.
  7. Remove the rear side trim panel.
  1. Align the rear side trim panel. Snap the panel into place.
  2. Install the push pins to the side trim.
  3. Install the cargo hooks. Tighten: Tighten the cargo hooks to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  4. Install the load floor.
  5. Install the rear sill plate. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate»(/chevrolet/equinox/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .

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