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Direction of rotation of adjustment screw (1):

ADJUSTING SCREW ROTATION DIRECTION

Front left door Front right door
Tighten down adjusting screw (1) in clockwise direction, as shown in illustration. Tighten down adjusting screw (1) in counterclockwise direction.
CAUTION: Carry out function and overtravel checks only when door is open.
If door is closed and the setting at the rotary striker lock is incorrect, door cannot be opened any more and the door trim panel must be destroyed.
Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Screw
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