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Front Door Striker: Service and Repair



Striker Anchor Plate Replacement - Door

Removal Procedure

This procedure covers the removal of the front and rear door strikers.





1. Remove the quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Coupe) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Coupe))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Sedan) Service and Repair
2. Mark the position of the striker with a grease pencil.
3. Remove the screws from the front door lock striker.
4. Remove the striker and the shims.
5. Remove the anchor plate.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the anchor plate.
2. Install the door lock shims and striker.
3. Install the screws to the striker.
4. Align the door lock striker to the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Tighten the door lock striker screws.

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

6. Adjust door lock striker if required. Refer to Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (w/ Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner) (Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (w/ Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner))Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (w/o Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner) (Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (w/o Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner)) .
7. Install the quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Coupe) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Coupe))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Sedan) Service and Repair