Striker Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

Loosen the door latch striker bolts.

Fig 1: Door Latch Striker Bolts

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Reposition the door latch striker plate from side-to-side or up and down as necessary.

Fig 2: Positioning Door Latch Striker Plate

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Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Door Latch Striker Bolts

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Check the adjustment. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS article. Repeat the procedure as necessary.