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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1545
REAR DOOR LOCK REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB LOWER)
Fig. 25: View Of Rear Door Lower Latch Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Procedure
1. Release the outside door handle rod from the door lock clip.
2. The mandatory sequence is 3, 1, 2.
Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
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Rear Side Door Lock
Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical plug.
2. Transfer all parts to the new lock.
Callout
Component Name
CAUTION:
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DOOR LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
To determine if striker adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel
Replacement .
3. Remove the rear door water deflector.
Refer to SIR Caution .
1
Rear Side Door Lower Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Rear Side Door Lower Latch Cable
Procedure:
Pull the latch downward out of the door and disconnect the cable from the clip.
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Rear Side Door Lower Latch
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Fig. 26: Door Lock Striker
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Make certain the door is properly aligned within the door opening before proceeding with
the striker adjustment.
2. Close the door onto the striker and note if the door drags on the striker causing the door to
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
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move upward or downward upon contact with the striker. Also note the closing effort to
fully engage the latch.
3. Using a soft marker, mark around the striker for reference of the original position. Loosen
the striker.
4. Move the striker to eliminate drag on the striker and door latch and to achieve the proper
door position within the door opening. Start with the up/down position, then position the
striker to achieve proper alignment to the door opening. Set the in/out adjustment for the
proper door seal engagement making sure the door closing efforts are correct.
5. Tighten the striker-to-body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the door striker-to-body bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
DOOR STRIKER REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB, UPPER)
Removal Procedure
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
IMPORTANT: If both of the door striker bolts are removed at the same time, the
striker backing plate will fall into the body. This will result in
additional time to perform the repair.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
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