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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Silhouette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Locating Pin Pocket Replacement - Sliding Door

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the sliding door locating pocket screws.
  2. Remove the sliding door locating pocket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the sliding door locating pocket to the B-pillar.
  2. Loosely install the sliding door locating pocket screws, just tightly enough to retain the locating pocket.
  3. Close and then reopen the sliding door. Retain the locating pocket.

    4. 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.

  4. Re-torque the sliding door locating pin pocket screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the sliding door locating pin pocket screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).