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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Striker Anchor Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front or rear door lock pillar trim to gain access to the anchor plate.
    2. 1.1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. (Front Striker) Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    1.2. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. (Front Striker) Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
    1.3. Remove the quarter lower trim panel. (Rear Striker). Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Mark the position of the striker with a grease pencil.
  3. Remove the screws from the front door lock striker.
  4. Remove the striker and the shims.
  5. Remove the anchor plate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  1. Install the anchor plate.
  2. Install the door lock shims and striker.
  3. Install the striker screws.
  4. Align the door lock striker to the alignment marks.

    5. 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.

  5. Tighten the door lock striker screws.

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

  6. Adjust door lock striker if required. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment .
  7. Install the front and/or rear trim.
    8. 7.1. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. (Front Striker) Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    7.2. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. (Front Striker) Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
    7.3. Install the quarter lower trim panel. (Rear Striker). Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .