Striker Pin, Adjusting

Striker Pin, Adjusting






• The threaded plate - 1 - of the striker pin in the column is secured differently than previously.

• The arch outside the threaded plate is welded to the column. The bars to the threaded plate are deformable.

• More force is needed to move the striker pin - 2 - when the bolts - 3 - are loose.

• When closing, door must lock completely without further applied force and must have no play.

• By adjusting the striker pin, door must not be pushed upward or downward.

The striker pin can be used to adjust:

• If the front door adjustment does not align with the rear door or the side panel.

Perform the following:

- Loosen the bolts - 2 - on the B-pillar and loosen the striker pin - 1 -.






- Adjust the door with the striker pin - 2 - so that the front door aligns with the rear door when closed (wind noise).

- Tighten the bolts - 2 - on the striker pin - 1 -.

Screw - 2 - tightening specification: 20 Nm.