Door Striker Adjustment

Make sure the door latches securely without slamming It. If necessary, adjust the striker (A): The strike nuts Are fixed. The strike can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.

1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker (A).
   Fig 1: Striker And Screws With Torque Specifications

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2. Lightly tighten the screws.
3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.

   Do not tap the striker too hard.

4. Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
5. Lightly tighten the screws.
6. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.