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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Fully open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 348484 Size: SH
  4. Remove the body-side check link pillar bolt.
  5. Remove the check strap plug.
  6. Remove the door-side check strap nuts.
  7. Pull the check strap from the inside of the door.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the check strap in the door.
  2. Install the check strap in the body.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 348484 Size: SH
  3. Install the check strap nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Clean the threads of the check link bolt and reapply LOCTITE® 242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
  5. Install the check link bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .