Side Doors - Inoperative
NUMBER: 86-B-99GROUP. 2B-Light Duty Cab
DATE: July, 1986
SUBJECT: SIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP
MODELS: 1984-1986 G VANS EQUIPPED WITH SWING-OUT SIDE CARGO DOORS
The door check strap on 1984-1986 G Vans equipped with RPO E24, swing-out side cargo doors, was designed with a detent position at 90~. However, the detent on some door check straps may be inoperative and permit the cargo door to travel beyond 90~ and contact the body of the vehicle. To address this condition, a new side door check strap that restricts the travel of the cargo door to 90~ has been released. If door travel beyond 90~ is required, the check system can be disengaged to permit full 160~ door travel. The instructions for disengaging the check system are on a label affixed to the check strap. The service procedure and parts required to modify the swing-out side cargo door is as follows:
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
15544573 Check Strap-Rear Door 1
15544575 Check Strap-Front Door 1
189304 Bolt (3/8 x 16 x 3 1/4) 2
9439862 Washer-Flat 2
305322 Sleeve-Brass 2
9422297 Nut-Lock 2
Side Door Check Strap Assembly:
SERVICE PROCEDURE (Refer To Figure No. 1)
1. Remove the door trim panel and door handle escutcheon if equipped.
2. Using the access hole in the door, remove and discard the plastic retainer pin securing the door check strap.
3. Remove the two 7/16" bolts securing the strap to the pillar. Discard the strap.
4. Insert the 3/8" bolt with brass sleeve against the bolt head into the door. Secure with flat washer and lock nut. Snug nut without collapsing door reinforcement.
5. Insert the check strap into the door and then attach to the pillar using the existing two bolts. Torque bolts 9-13 N-m (7-10 ft.lbs.).
6. Check door for smooth operation. Lubricate strap with lubriplate P/N 1052196 or equivalent if required.
7. Reinstall door trim panels.
8. Repeat on opposite door.
Repair time for completing this procedure on both doors is .5 hours if the vehicle has interior trim panels and .3 hours without trim.