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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Venture 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Lock Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Scribe the location of the existing front door lock striker on the B-pillar with a grease pencil.

    3. Object Number: 319786 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front door lock striker screws.
  4. Remove the front door lock striker from B-pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 319786 Size: SH
  1. Install the front door lock striker to the scribed location on the B-pillar.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front door lock striker screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Important: 

       • Ensure that the front door striker properly engages with the front door lock once the front door is adjusted within the door frame.
       • Use the front door striker in order to ensure the front door is flush.
       • Do not use the front door striker in order to raise or lower the front door.

  3. Close the front door.