Rear Side Door Latch Striker Adjustment

To determine if striker adjustment is required, proceed as follows:

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   NOTE:

   Ensure the door is properly aligned within the door opening before proceeding with the latch striker adjustment.

   Close the door onto the striker (1) 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.

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   Rear Side Door Latch Striker Cover - Remove - Rear Side Door Latch Striker Cover Replacement 

3. Using a grease pencil, mark around the striker for reference of the original position.
4. Rear Side Door Latch Striker Bolt - Loosen [ 2x ]
5. Move the striker 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.
6. Rear Side Door Latch Striker Bolt - Tighten [ 2x ] - Rear Side Door Latch Striker Replacement