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 51 21 3AZ.  See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Adjust door detent  . See 41 51 004 ADJUSTING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Door Detent

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