![]() Take some compound filler that matches the cab material. Use 1000 grit sandpaper to file down any sharp bits around the mounting surface or damaged areas. Step 3: Clean up the door striker plate mounting surface. Use a number 3 cross-tip screwdriver, torques bit set, or Allen wrench set to remove the bolts on the damaged door striker plate. Step 1: Unbolt the damaged door striker plate. You can fix this surface damage while you replace the door striker plate with a new one. ![]() When this happens, the surface surrounding the plate begins to crack or break. With long-term use, the door striker plate tends to get pushed back and forth and pushed into the door’s or cab’s surface. Part 4 of 5: Replace the door striker plate and fix any cosmetic damage Note: If the door striker plate is adjustable, you will need to perform adjustments on the plate to ensure a tight seal between the door and the cab.Tighten the mounting bolts on the door striker plate. Install the new door striker plate onto the cab. Step 4: Install the new door striker plate. Use 1000 grit sandpaper to sand down any sharp bits in the door striker plate mounting surface. Step 3: Clean the door striker plate mounting surface. If the plate is stuck, you can pry it off, but be careful not to damage the area that secures the door striker plate. Remove the door striker plate by sliding it off. Use a number 3 cross-tip screwdriver, torques bit set, or Allen wrench set to unbolt the door striker plate. Part 3 of 5: Remove and install the door striker plate Place wheel chocks on the ground around the rear tires. Park your vehicle on a flat, hard surface.Įngage the parking brake to keep the rear tires from moving. Having all of the necessary tools and materials prior to starting the work will allow you to ![]() Part 2 of 5: Prepare to replace the door striker plate The doors will still open when the outside door handle is pulled.
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