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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL1/SC1 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 867273 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front hinge pillar garnish molding by pulling at the clip locations. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  2. Partially remove the hinge pillar insulator.

    3. Object Number: 861365 Size: SH
  3. Remove the check link nuts, then remove the check link bolt at the door.
  4. Take the check link out through the hinge pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the check link to the door with the bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the door check link-to-door nuts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  2. Install the check link to the hinge pillar with the nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the door check link-to-body bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the hinge pillar insulator.
  4. Install the hinge pillar garnish molding.