51 21 003 Replacing Door Detent (Lock Striker), Front Left Or Right

Liftoff cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Striker Cover

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Unscrew bolt (1).

NOTE: Screw in threaded pin so that thread plate does not drop into door pillar.

Fig 2: View Of Door Detent Bolt

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Release screw (1) and remove lock striker (2) with seal (3).

Installation:

Adjust lock striker (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Striker Seal
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