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Removal Procedure

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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.
    Fig 1: View Of Door Striker Components
    GM1829310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).