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Non Mini-Wedge Door Striker Adjustment Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Properly align the door before adjusting the striker.
  1. Open the door.
  2. Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the movement of the door striker.
    Fig 1: View Of Lock Striker Components
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  3. Adjust the door striker up or down and inboard or outboard as required.
  4. Apply modeling clay or body caulking compound to the door lock opening.
    IMPORTANT: Do not close the door all the way.
  5. Close the door far enough for the striker to make an impression into the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
  6. Open the door and check the door striker impression in the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Readjust striker and add spacers as required.

    Tighten:  Tighten the striker screws to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Close the door.
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