door striker access

1998 GMC JIMMY
160,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROYCAR71
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I am prepping vehicle for paint and did not know that the door striker has those bolt plats behind screws. I can reach it unless i take off some inner trim. How do i go behind trim to access bolts?
Jun 29, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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On some models you cannot, there are made into the door frame when the car is put together at the factory. Take of the rear panel and see if you can access it.

Let me know how it goes

Best, Ken
Jun 29, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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ROYCAR71
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I was able to access through trim.
Jul 6, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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Jul 7, 2016 at 1:10 AM
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