Door - Full Front: Latch: Adjustments: Latch

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Latch

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1 - DOOR LATCH

2 - MYLAR TAPE

3 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW

1. Locate the access hole in the door to adjust the door latch (1) and remove the mylar tape (2).
2. Loosen latch adjusting screw (3) threw access slot in door shut face (1/2 to 1 full turn).
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 handles again to verify proper operation and reinstall the mylar tape.