Body/Frame - Rear Stone Guards Discolored/Yellowing
Bulletin No.: 05-08-111-003Date: April 12, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Rear Door Stone Guards Turn Yellow (Replace Rear Door Stone Guards)
Models:
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
Built Prior to September 02, 2004 Production Date
Condition
Some Equinox vehicles that are equipped with urethane stone guards on the rear doors may have a yellow coloring. This condition is more prevalent on vehicles that are Summit White, Galaxy Silver Metallic and Sandstone Metallic in color.
Correction
Replace the protective film following the procedure listed below.
1. Remove the existing protective film.
2. Use an alcohol-based cleaner to clean the area where the part is to be applied. Refer to the illustration above.
3. Remove the liner (the bottom film), starting at the tab, by rolling the liner away from the part while keeping the part flat. Refer to the illustration above.
4. Hold the part upright, spray the application solution (20% Isopropyl alcohol, 80% water) on both sides of the part and on the vehicle in the area where the part is to be installed. Refer to the illustration above.
5. Hold the bottom tab and align the notch to the vehicle while using your fingers against the vehicle to steady the location. Refer to the arrow in the illustration above.
6. Lay the part on the door, the flatter the initial application the easier it is to remove the trapped air. Use the wheel arch as a guide for the application.
7. Hold the squeegee as shown in the illustration above. Using firm pressure in a downward motion, squeegee out the air bubbles starting at the top and moving along the wheel arch.
8. Once the center has been adhered, squeegee from the center outward, using overlapping strokes.
9. Illustration A
Illustration B
Slowly pull the outer tab straight down starting at the top. Refer to illustration A above. Ensure that the protective film is not pulling away from the vehicle along with the film. Completely remove the remaining outer film with a "quick snap" in a downward motion. Refer to illustration B above.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
Disclaimer