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Adjustment Procedure

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  1. Open the door.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Striker & Spacer From Door Frame
    GM723024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the lock striker from the door opening.
  3. Close the door with the lock striker removed.
  4. Verify proper door fit to the door opening and weatherstrips. Adjust the door frame as necessary.
  5. Install the lock striker to the door opening.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the lock striker screws retaining the lock striker to the door opening.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lock striker screws only until the screw heads are flush to the lock striker plate, but still allowing the striker to move.

    7. Fig 2: Loosening Lock Striker Backing Plate From Body
    GM1244666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using a large flat-bladed tool, rock the striker up and down to loosen the lock striker backing plate from the body.
    8. IMPORTANT: Do not slam the door.
  8. Close the door while holding the outside handle in the open position to align the lock striker. If necessary, adjust the lock striker position to allow the door to close with minimum effort.
  9. Open the door.
  10. Finish tightening the lock striker screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lock striker screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  11. Close the door.
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