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Striker Adjustment - Lower Rear Door

    Fig 1: View Of Lower Rear Door Striker
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    NOTE: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.
  1. Loosen the striker bolts.
  2. Attach the striker bolts snugly in order to ensure that the striker is still movable.
  3. Pull on the outside handle.
  4. Gently push the door against the body in order to ensure that the striker allows a flush fit.
  5. Slowly open the door.
    6. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the striker bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Touch up any exposed or unpainted surface on the lock pillar.
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