Adjusting Lock Peg (Striker Pin)

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Information

The striker pin can be adjusted by changing the plasticity of the adjusting element in the B-pillar.
The setting is retained when the striker pin is removed.

Fig 1: Adjusting Element For Striker Pin
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Loosen fastening screws -2- .
Move lock peg outwards.
1. 2.1. Move the lock peg -1- outwards (if necessary) using slide hammer kit Nr.168 .
Adjust the lock peg back/down/up (if necessary).
1. 3.1. Move catch bar -1- to the required position using a plastic hammer.
2. 3.2. Carefully close the door and check adjustment.
Tighten fastening screws -2- to → Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ftlb) .

Fig 3: Adjusting Lock Peg

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