Installation Procedure
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- Install the striker.
- Install the spacer (if equipped).
- Install the upper striker bolt.
Rotate the lower striker bolt until the upper threaded hole is properly aligned in order to ensure that the backing plate is in the correct position.
- Remove the lower bolt.
- Rotate the striker and the spacer (if equipped) in order to align the lower threaded hole in the striker backing plate.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the lower striker bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).