GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1256466 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt retaining the rear door check link to the body.

    5. Object Number: 1256473 Size: SH
  5. Remove the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door.
  6. Remove the rear door check link from the door (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1256473 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear door check link to the door, ensuring the alignment mark (1) faces upward.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the nuts retaining the rear door check link to the door and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 1256466 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt retaining the check link to the body and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
  4. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  5. Install the rear door inside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  6. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.