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Striker Adjustment

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NOTE: Before adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
  1. Loosen the door latch striker bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
    G06099523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side-to-side or up and down as necessary.
    Fig 2: Positioning Door Latch Striker Plate From Side-To-Side Or Up And Down
    G06099524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Locating Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
    G06099525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Check the adjustment. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Repeat the procedure as necessary.
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