Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Remove the upper trim door upper striker cover (2).
Pull straight downward for the trim cover to release, retained by retainer clips (1).
- Remove the door upper striker bolts (3).
- Remove the spacer, if equipped.
- Remove the door upper striker (4).