Installation Procedure
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- Install the striker.
- Install the spacer, if equipped.
- Install the upper striker bolt (1).
- If the striker backing plate has moved, rotate the lower striker bolt until the upper threaded hole is properly aligned.
- Remove the lower bolt.
- Rotate the striker (2) and the spacer, if equipped, in order to align the lower threaded hole in the striker backing plate.
- Tighten the striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .