K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
2.
Use a spot weld drill or 1/2" rotabroach bit in order to remove the factory hinge welds. When installing backing plates, tack-weld the four nuts to
the backing plates before installing them to the cowl. When installing backing plates, order the plates, the attaching bolts and the nuts separately.
Refer to the Parts Information.
3.
Using a hammer, lightly tap the pins in order to secure the pins in the hinge.
4.
Apply a small amount of LOCTITE(TM) or equivalent to the head of the pins.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Installing Door Trim Strap Kit
Installing Door Trim Strap Kit (1988-1995 C/K and All 1990-02 Medium Duty Vehicles with Former Instrument Panel Design)
1.
Roll the window down completely. Remove the cowl kick trim panel.
2.
Remove the window regulator handle, the door handle trim plate, and the two armrest screws in order to remove the door trim panel. Refer to the
Door subsection of the appropriate Service Manual for door trim panel removal information.
3.
Partially peel back the tar paper from the area nearest the door hinge.
4.
Roll up the window completely.
4.1.
Remove the lower bolt and the washer from the door window run channel.
4.2.
Discard the bolt (1) and the washer.
5.
Bolt the lower part of the door trim strap bracket to the door at the vacant hole (upper window run channel bolt hole). Refer to Figure 2 for the
correct placement of the bracket to the vehicle.
