Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 178

Fig. 2D-117--Hold-Open Catch
Fig. 2 D -11 8 -Adjusting the Rear Wedge Assembly
F R O N T LATCH ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove trim panel, if so equipped.
2. Remove access cover.
3. Unscrew door lock knob from rod.
4. Disconnect the following rods from latch, shown
in figure 2 D -1 19.
a. Rear latch rods.
b. Lock cylinder rod.
c. Door lock rod.
5. Remove door handle.
6. Remove screws retain in g latch assembly to door.
7. Slide latch rearw ard and lift front o f latch.
Disconnect rod leading to lower hinge door catch by
pushing rod out o f hole an d rotating rod clear o f latch.
See figure 2 D - 1 19.
8. Remove latch assembly from door.
Fig. 2 D -1 1 9 -Sliding Door Front Latch
Fig. 2D-120--Disconnecting Lower Latch Rod from
Latch
Installation
1. Install latch assembly into door by working latch
assembly behind the lower hinge door catch.
2. Connect lower hinge door catch, lock cylinder
rod, door lock rod, and both rear latch rods.
3. Install latch assembly-to-door attaching screws.
Torque to specifications.
4. Install door lock knob and door handle.
5. Install access cover and trim panel.
6. Adjust door front striker as outlined earlier
under "Adjustm ents".
REAR LATCH A N D /O R LATCH A C T U A T IN G
RODS
Removal
1. Remove trim panel (if so equipped).
2. Remove front latch assembly access cover.