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51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right

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Release screws (1) and remove door detent (3).

Installation: 

Basic adjustment via crosswire on B-pillar (4) and notches (2) on door detent (3).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ  . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Adjust door detent.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Detent, Notch, B-Pillar And Screws
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