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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1546
Fig. 27: View Of Door Striker Components
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1. Remove the upper trim door upper striker cover (2).
Pull straight downward for the trim cover to release, retained by retainer clips (1).
2. Remove the door upper striker bolts (3).
3. Remove the spacer, if equipped.
4. Remove the door upper striker (4).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Installation Procedure
Fig. 28: View Of Door Striker Components
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1. Install the door upper striker (4).
2. Install the spacer, if equipped.
3. Install the door upper striker bolt (3).
4. If the striker backing plate has moved, rotate the lower striker bolt until the upper threaded
hole is properly aligned.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
5. Tighten the upper striker bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the door upper striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the upper trim door upper striker cover.
Ensure that the retainer clips were Not damaged when removed. Push upward into locator
holes.
DOOR STRIKER REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB, LOWER)
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
Fig. 29: View Of Lower Door Striker & Bolts
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1. Remove the door lower striker bolts (1).
2. Remove the spacer, if equipped.
3. Remove the door lower striker (2).
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Vehicle Access - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
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