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

Release screws (1).

Remove lock striker.

Tightening torque 51 21 8AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Striker Screws

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Concluding tasks 

• Adjust lock striker

  This operation is described in: ADJUST DOORS .