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Installation Procedure

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    Rear Side Door Latch Striker (2) - Install

  2. Rear Side Door Latch Striker Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
  3. Close the rear side door, noting any of the following:
    • Improper door alignment to door opening, drag causing the door to move up/down upon contact with the striker
    • Excessive closing efforts to engage the door latch.
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    NOTE:

    If required, adjust the rear side door latch striker for proper door alignment and closing efforts.

    Rear Side Door Latch Striker Bolt (1) - Loosen [2x]

  5. Reposition the rear side door latch striker (2) in the up/down direction to eliminate drag, ensuring proper door alignment to the door opening is maintained.
  6. Reposition the rear side door latch striker (2) in the in/out direction for proper door seal engagement, ensuring door closing efforts are correct.
  7. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Rear Side Door Latch Striker Bolt (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  9. Using a clean towel and isopropyl alcohol, remove the grease pencil markings.
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    Rear Side Door Latch Striker Cover (1) - Install

  11. Insert the inboard rear side door latch striker cover retaining tabs into the rear side door latch striker.
  12. Press the outboard rear side door latch striker cover retaining tabs into place, ensuring the rear side door latch striker cover (1) is fully seated.