Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

Door Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: Observe the striker location and the number of spacers before removing the striker fasteners.




1. Remove the door striker bolts (1).
2. Remove the striker (2), and spacer.

Installation Procedure





Warning

Striker alignment is crucial for proper operation of the door systems. Do not hit the striker with a hammer or force alignment in any other way. Failure to properly adjust striker will result in excessive door efforts or extensive damage to door system operation which could result in personal injury.

1. Position the spacer (3) and striker (2) to the lock pillar with the narrow part of the striker facing outward.
2. Install the striker fasteners (1).
3. Align the door striker. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the 2 striker fasteners.

Tighten the striker fasteners to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).