Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (w/o Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: The door must be properly aligned before adjusting the striker.
- Open the door.
- Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the movement of the door striker.
- Adjust the door striker up or down and inboard or outboard as required.
- Apply modeling clay or body caulking compound to the door lock opening.
Important: Do not close the door all the way.
- Close the door far enough for the striker to make an impression into the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
- Open the door and check the door striker impression in the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: Refer toFASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices. - Readjust striker and add spacers as required.
Tighten
Tighten the striker screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Close the door.