GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 181

Outside Handle—Fig. 2D-49
R eplacem ent
1. Remove regulator handle, remote control rod and trim
pad as outlined previously.
2. Disengage outside handle control rod from lock
assembly by removing clip, as shown in figure 2D-49.
3. Remove two screws securing outside handle to door
panel.
4. Remove handle assembly.
5. Replace by reversing above procedure.
W EATH ERSTRIP-FIG. 2D-50
The procedure outlined in Front Door Weatherstrip
may be applied to the Rear Side Door Weatherstrip, shown
in figure 2D-50 with the following exception:
a. Begin installation by positioning the weatherstrip
"internal core" (approximately 6 " long) center in
the upper front corner of the door opening.
b. Proceed as outlined previously.
REAR DOORS SUBURBAN MODEL ONLY
A djustm ents
Rear doors may be adjusted in the body opening by
loosening hinge bolts and repositioning door, then
retightening bolts. See figure 2D-54 for hinge bolt location.
Rear door wedges and strikers should be adjusted as shown
in figure 2D-55.
Be sure that adjustments are as shown to insure proper
latching of the rear doors.
LOCKS, HANDLES AND RODS
The rear door lock, outside handle, lock cylinder,
control rods and latch are shown in figures 2D-51 and 2D-
52. The rods can be disconnected from the lock, latch or
handle by disengaging the retaining clips, as shown. The
lock cylinder is removed in the same manner as the front
side door lock cylinder.
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP
Figure 2D-53 shows the cloth check strap used for rear
doors. The door may be completely opened by removing the
strap pin from the bracket. The bracket attaches to the
pillar with three screws; the strap is fastened to the door
panel with two screws and an attaching bar.
WEATHERSTRIP
W eatherstrip installation is shown in Figs. 2D-55 and
2D-56. Proper installation is dependent on completely
cleaning all foreign material from old installation and using
a quality cement on the new installation.
BODY 2D-19