Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Lock Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure





Warning

In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

Note: When the striker bolts have been removed, the striker anchor plate could slip down in the door pillar or quarter panel and the trim will need to be removed to gain access.

1. Using a grease pencil, mark around the striker for installation purposes.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the striker.
4. Remove the striker plastic trim.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the striker plastic trim.




2. Loosely install the striker with the bolts.
3. Align the striker with the marks made prior to removal.
4. Install the bolts, hand tighten.
5. Inspect the door closing and align the striker as required. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Tighten the striker bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).