Removing Striker Pin

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The striker pin counterplate is permanently fixed to the B-pillar structure. After the striker pin has been removed, the counterplate remains in the lower end position on the B-pillar.

Open door.
Determine the position of the striker pin in relation to the B-pillar according to the impression made at the factory -arrows- and note it down.

Fig 1: Positioning Striker Pin
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Remove fastening screws -2- from striker pin -1- .
Remove striker pin -1- .

Fig 2: Removing Striker Pin

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