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Door - Front: Latch: Adjustments: Adjustment

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Fig 1: Door Latch Adjustment
GC0027866Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Locate the access hole in the door to adjust the door latch (1) and remove the mylar tape (2).
  2. Loosen the adjustment screw (3).
  3. Operate the door handles several times to reduce any possible linkage binding and tighten the adjustment screw to 3 N.m (30 in. lbs.).
  4. Operate the door handle again to verify proper operation and reinstall the mylar tape.