Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
| Metric | English |
| Center Pillar Assist Handle Screw | 1.2 | 10 lb in |
| Coat Hook Screw | 9 | 80 lb in |
| Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolts | 2 | 18 lb in |
| Liftgate Inside Pull Handle Fastener | 2.5 | 22 lb in |
| Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Screws | 3 | 27 lb in |
| Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Screws | 3 | 27 lb in |
| Rear Side Door Trim Panel Screws | 2 | 18 lb in |
| Sunshade Anchor Screws | 3 | 25 lb in |
| Sunshade Screws | 3 | 25 lb in |
| Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Bolts | 2 | 18 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Scheme 71: Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Front Side Door Pull Handle Cover |
| 2 | Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover |
| 3 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 (53 lb in) |
| 4 | Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly Procedure Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover. Push the detent tab into the lock knob to locking rod. |
| 5 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, to remove the 9 door trim panel retainers in the sequence shown. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. For programming and setup information for a new door lock switch, refer to Control Module References . |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)
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Scheme 72: Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Front Side Door Pull Handle Cover |
| 2 | Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover |
| 3 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 (53 lb in) |
| 4 | Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly Procedure Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover. Push the detent tab into the lock knob to locking rod. |
| 5 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, at each of the 9 retainer locations to aid in the removal of the trim panel. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. For programming and setup information for a new door lock switch, refer to Control Module References . |
| 6 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9) |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave)
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Scheme 73: Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Front Side Door Pull Handle Cover |
| 2 | Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover NOTE: Install the top portion of the pull handle cover first to ensure tabs are lined up and push the cover in firmly. |
| 3 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 (53 lb in) |
| 4 | Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly Procedure Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover. Push the detent tab into the lock knob to locking rod. |
| 5 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, at each of the 9 retainer locations to aid in the removal of the trim panel. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. For programming and setup information for a new door lock switch, refer to Control Module References . |
| 6 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9) |
| NOTE |
| Install the top portion of the pull handle cover first to ensure tabs are lined up and push the cover in firmly. |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)
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Scheme 74: Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Front Side Door Pull Handle Cover |
| 2 | Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover |
| 3 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 (53 lb in) |
| 4 | Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, to remove the 9 door trim panel retainers in the sequence shown. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. Transfer parts as necessary. For programming and setup information for a new door lock switch, refer to Control Module References . |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse)
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Scheme 75: Front Side Door Garnish Molding Replacement (Enclave)
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) . |
| 1 | Front Side Door Garnish Molding Retainer TIP: Use a door trim panel removal tool or equivalent to aid in the removal of the retainer. |
| 2 | Front Side Door Garnish Molding TIP: Pull outward starting at the front and moving slowly rearward to remove the molding. |
| 3 | Front Side Door Garnish Molding Retainer Clip |
Front Side Door Garnish Molding Replacement (Enclave)
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Scheme 76: Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Rear Side Door Pull Handle Cover |
| 2 | Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover |
| 3 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 N.m (18 lb in) |
| 4 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, at each of the 9 retainer locations to aid in the removal of the trim panel. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. For programming and setup information, refer to Control Module References . |
| 5 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9) |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave)
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Scheme 77: Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or Traverse)
| Callout | Component Name |
| 1 | Rear Side Door Pull Handle Cover Procedure The rear side door pull handle cover MUST be replaced every time the pull handle cover is removed for service. Install the top portion of the pull handle cover first to ensure tabs are lined up and push the cover in firmly. |
| 2 | Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Finish Cover |
| 3 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 (18 lb in) |
| 4 | Rear Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly Procedure Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover. Push the detent tab into the lock knob to locking rod. |
| 5 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 9) |
| 6 | Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use a door trim pad removal tool or equivalent, at each of the 9 retainer locations to aid in the removal of the trim panel. Disengage the door lock cable. Disconnect the electrical connector. For programming and setup information, refer to Control Module References . |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or Traverse)
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Scheme 78: Rear Side Door Upper Molding Replacement (Acadia or Traverse)
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or Traverse) . |
| 1 | Rear Side Door Upper Molding Screw (Qty: 5) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2 N.m (18 lb in) |
| 2 | Rear Side Door Trim Bracket |
| 3 | Rear Side Door Upper Molding Procedure Pull away from door to disengage the retainer clips. |
| CAUTION |
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Rear Side Door Upper Molding Replacement (Acadia or Traverse)
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Scheme 79: Rear Side Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Enclave)
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave) . |
| 1 | Rear Side Door Upper Garnish Molding Retainer (Qty: 2) TIP: Use a door trim panel removal tool or equivalent to aid in the removal of the retainer. |
| 2 | Rear Side Door Upper Garnish Molding TIP: Pull outward starting at the front and moving slowly rearward to remove the molding. |
Rear Side Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Enclave)
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Scheme 80: Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
| Preliminary Procedure Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement . |
| 1 | Rear Side Door Energy Absorber Retainer (Qty: 2) |
| 2 | Rear Side Door Energy Absorber TIP: Use care when removing retainers, if damaged must be replaced. |
Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement
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Scheme 81: Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to «Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)»(ref-610045-S24905054702014042100000) , «Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave)»(ref-610045-S19869685502014042100000) , «Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)»(ref-610045-S14168380252014042100000) or «Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse)»(ref-610045-S21328914112014042100000) .
- Remove the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) wire harness from the water deflector.
- Carefully remove the water deflector from the door by releasing the adhesive backing.