Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

Door Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the door window.
2. Remove the door panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the large water deflector (1) for inside access to the rear of the door.
4. Mark the striker location on the outer door edge.
5. Remove the striker fasteners (1) from the inside of the door.




6. Remove the striker (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the striker (2) onto the door, with the latching pin toward the door latch.




2. Install the fasteners (1) snugly onto the striker.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Align the striker (2) to the previous marks. Tighten the door lock striker screws to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. If you are unable to locate the previous striker marks, perform the following steps:

1. With the striker installed, and the fasteners snug but still adjustable, have an assistant hold the outer door panel flush with the quarter panel.
2. Tighten the striker fasteners from the interior of the vehicle while the door is flush with the quarter panel. Tighten the door lock striker screws to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




5. Install the large water deflector (1) to the rear of the door.
6. Install the door panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Verify the fit of the panels, and the operation of the door latch by using the manual and electric door release.