Front Side Door Latch Striker Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To determine if striker adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
- Close the door onto the striker and note if the door drags on the striker causing the door to move upward or downward upon contact with the striker. Also note the closing effort to fully engage the latch.
Front Side Door Latch Striker Cover (1) - Remove - Front Side Door Latch Striker Cover Replacement
Using a grease pencil, mark around the front side door latch striker (1) for reference of the original position.
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Bolt - Loosen [2x]
- Move the front side door latch striker (1) to eliminate drag on the striker and door latch, and to achieve the proper door position within the door opening. Start with the up/down position, then position the striker to achieve proper alignment to the door opening. Set the in/out adjustment for the proper door seal engagement making sure the door closing efforts are correct.
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Bolt - Tighten [2x] - Front Side Door Latch Striker Replacement
NOTE:
Ensure the door is properly aligned within the door opening before proceeding with the latch striker adjustment.