Removal Procedure
Important: If both of the door striker bolts are removed at the same time, the
striker backing plate will fall into the body. This will result in additional
time to perform the repair.
- Remove the front door lower striker bolt.
- Remove the rear door lower
striker bolt.
- Loosen the upper striker bolts enough in order to rotate the striker
and the spacer (if equipped) away from the lower bolt hole.
- Install the lower striker bolt.
Tighten the lower striker bolt sufficiently in order to hold the striker
backing plate in place.
- Remove the following components:
| • | The spacer (if equipped) |
Installation Procedure
- Install the following components:
| • | The spacer (if equipped) |
- If the striker backing plate has moved, rotate the lower striker
bolt until the upper threaded hole is properly aligned.
- Remove the lower bolt.
- Rotate the striker and the spacer (if equipped) in order to align
the lower threaded hole in the striker backing plate.
- Install the front door
lower striker bolt.
- Install the rear lower
striker bolt.
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.
- Adjust the door
striker in order to properly engage the door latch, if necessary.
Loosen the door striker bolts in order to adjust the door striker.
Tighten
Tighten the door striker bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
