Front and Rear Door Striker Adjustment

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Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary, adjust the striker (A). The striker can be adjusted slightly up or down, and in or out.

Release the hooks (B), then remove the striker trim (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Striker Trim And Hooks
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Loosen but do not remove the screws (A).

Fig 2: Tapping Striker Screws
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Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker (B) by tapping it with a plastic hammer (C). Do not hit the striker too hard.
Lightly tighten the screws.
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 to the specified torque, and recheck.
Install the striker trim.