GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 207

2. In and O ut-To adjust striker in and out, loosen bolt,
adjust horizontally to match the door surface to the
body surface, and tighten bolt securely.
3. Forward and R earw ard-T o
loosen striker bolt, shim to desired position, and tighten
bolt securely.
DOOR HINGE
Remove
1. Remove hinge access hole cover from door hinge pillar.
2. If removing one hinge, support door in such a manner
that weight is taken off other hinge, and that the door
will not move.
3. Remove hinge screws from both body and from door
and remove hinge. See figure 2 D -1 10.
Installation
1. Install hinge to door and body. Snug bolts.
2. Remove door supports.
Fig. 2D-111--Loosening Striker Bolt
m ake this a djustm en t,
3. Adjust door as outlined under " Door A d ju stm e n t".
4. Torque bolts to specifications.
5. Install hinge access hole covers.
DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Success of weatherstrip replacement depends entirely
upon the quality of the cement used and the care with which
it is applied. All rust, road dirt and grease or oil must be
completely removed as should all old cement and bits of old
weatherstrip. After removing all foreign material from door
opening surface, wipe down with prepsol or its equivalent.
Use only a good quality cement which is made specially for
w eath erstrip installation, following the m a n u f a c tu r e r 's
directions. Proceed as follows:
1. Open door and block open.
Remove side door weatherstrip.
2.
3. Remove used adhesive from door with adhesive or
cement remover, and remove all plastic nails.
4. Apply adhesive to door.
5. Position weatherstrip by locating part number at top of
vent window, making sure that plastic nails align with
holes in door.
6. Install weatherstrip by pressing each nail into the door.
TRIM PANEL, ARM REST AND HANDLES
Rem oval
1. Remove screws retaining arm rest to trim panel.
Remove door and window handles with Tool J-9886-01
2.
and pull from shaft.
3. Remove trim panel screws and remove panel. If plastic
water shield seal is damaged, replace seal.
Installation
1. Install trim panel.
Install arm rest. Install door and window handle
2.
washers and handles.
Fig. 2D-112--Typical Striker Bolt Adjustment
BODY 2D-45