Rear Door Striker: Adjustments

Door Lock Striker Adjustment

Tools Required

J 39346 Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner Adjustment Procedure

Important: Properly align the door before adjusting the striker.


1. Open the door.




2. Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the movement of the door striker.
3. Install J 39346 .

Important: Do not slam the door.


4. Close the door while holding the outside the handle in the open position.
5. Open the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Install the striker screws.

Tighten the striker screws to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

7. Remove J 39346 .
8. Close the door.

Non Mini-Wedge Door Striker Adjustment Procedure

Important: Properly align the door before adjusting the striker.


1. Open the door.




2. Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the movement of the door striker.
3. Adjust the door striker up or down and inboard or outboard as required.
4. Apply modeling clay or body caulking compound to the door lock opening.

Important: Do not close the door all the way.


5. Close the door far enough for the striker to make an impression into the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
6. Open the door and check the door striker impression in the modeling clay or body caulking compound.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

7. Readjust striker and add spacers as required.

Tighten the striker screws to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Close the door.