Doors - Rear: Striker: Adjustments: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Door Striker

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Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the door latch striker (2) and shim (3) on the C-pillar to aid in adjustment.
Loosen the two bolts (1) that secure the door latch striker to the C-pillar.
To adjust the rear gap and flush measurement, change the position of the door latch striker and then tighten the two bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) (Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS) .
Verify correct door and latch position.