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J 39346 Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

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.
Install the J 39346.
Important: Do not slam the door.
Close the door while holding the outside the handle in the open position.
Open the door.

Fig 1: Adjusting Door Lock Striker (w/ Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the striker screws.
Tighten

Tighten the striker screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Remove the J 39346.
Close the door.