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51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right

Release screws (1) and remove door detent (3).

Installation: 

Basic adjustment via crosswire on B-pillar (4) and notches (2) on door detent (3).

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS

ADJUST door detent.

Fig 1: Removing Door Detent
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